MCMA a Client Has a Long History of Heart Failure

question 195

Multiple Choice

MCMA A client has a long history of heart failure and is being treated in the med-surg unit. Which of the following signs might indicate that he is experiencing cardiogenic shock?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) Mottled cool extremities
• B) Oliguria
• C) Presence of petechiae over chest wall
• D) Confusion
• E) Cheyne-stokes respirations

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