The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient at Risk for Development

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring a patient at risk for development of left ventricular failure and cardiogenic shock.Which findings would the nurse immediately discuss with the primary healthcare provider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Development of an S₃ heart sound
• B)Sustained systolic hypertension
• C)Development of bilateral crackles
• D)Decrease in pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP)
• E)Decrease in cardiac index

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