A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the client is in cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.
a. Hypertension
b. Postural hypotension
c. Increased pulse rate
d. Bounding pulse
e. Decreased cardiac output
b. Postural hypotension
c. Increased pulse rate
e. Decreased cardiac output
rationale: Cardiovascular manifestations of shock include decreased cardiac output, increased pulse rate, thready pulse, narrowed pulse pressure, decreased blood pressure, postural hypotension, low central venous pressure, decreased capillary refill, diminished peripheral pulses.
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