Which Information Obtained by the Nurse When Caring for a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which information obtained by the nurse when caring for a patient who has cardiogenic shock indicates that the patient may be developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) ?

• A) The patient's serum creatinine level is elevated.
• B) The patient complains of intermittent chest pressure.
• C) The patient has crackles throughout both lung fields.
• D) The patient's extremities are cool and pulses are weak.

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