A patient has arrived in the emergency department in cardiogenic shock. What assessment findings confirm this diagnosis?
A) Bright red color noted in the nail beds and lips
B) Less than 5 mL dark, concentrated urine in the past hour
C) BP reading of 80/65
D) Difficult to arouse with changes in level of consciousness
E) Diminished breath sounds in the bases, bilaterally
Answer:
B) Less than 5 mL dark, concentrated urine in the past hour
C) BP reading of 80/65
D) Difficult to arouse with changes in level of consciousness
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