The nursing actions that would most help to prevent cardiogenic shock in a client after a myocardial infarction are (Select all that apply)
a. administering vasopressor agents.
b. enhancing the heart's pumping function.
c. giving the client IV lidocaine.
d. providing adequate IV fluids.
e. treating pain rapidly.
A, B, D, E
Shock can be prevented with rapid relief of pain and with sufficient IV fluids to prevent circula-tory collapse. Other measures to prevent shock include giving vasopressor agents to raise blood pressure and improving the heart's pumping function with inotropic agents or an intra-aortic balloon pump.
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