A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Hypotension

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department with hypotension, tachycardia, reduced capillary refill, and oliguria. During the assessment, the nurse determines the patient is experiencing cardiogenic shock because of which additional finding?

• A) Jugular vein distention
• B) Dry mucous membranes
• C) Poor skin turgor
• D) Thirst

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Definitions:

Sterile Gloves

Medical gloves that have been treated to be free from all living microorganisms, used to prevent contamination.

Noncodeine-Based Analgesic

Pain relief medication that does not contain codeine, used to treat various types of pain without the risk of codeine dependency.

Fluid Intake

The total amount of fluid consumed from drinks and food in a day, crucial for maintaining bodily functions and hydration.

Stoma Color

The hue or appearance of the skin opening (stoma) created during an ostomy, which can indicate the health of the tissue.