A client is diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. The nurse should plan interventions to address which of the following potential complications of this disorder?
1. Pulmonary embolism
2. Deep vein thrombosis
3. Renal failure
4. Myocardial infarction
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In cardiogenic shock, there is a reduction in oxygenated arterial blood that decreases perfusion throughout the body. The most serious complication of cardiogenic shock is myocardial infarction. Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and renal failure are not considered the most serious complications of cardiogenic shock.
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