A patient being treated for cardiogenic shock is being hemodynamically monitored. Which findings are consistent with the patient's diagnosis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Elevated pulmonary arterial wedge pressure
2. Elevated central venous pressure
3. Elevated systemic vascular resistance index
4. Elevated mean arterial pressure
5. Elevated stroke volume
1,2,3
Rationale 1: This finding is consistent with pulmonary vascular congestion.
Rationale 2: This finding is consistent with fluid volume overload.
Rationale 3: This finding is consistent with pulmonary vascular congestion.
Rationale 4: This finding is not consistent with cardiogenic shock.
Rationale 5: This finding is not consistent with cardiogenic shock.
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