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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Definitions:

Hepatic Portal Vein

A blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.

Hepatic Portal System

A network of veins that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver, which is vital for the processing of nutrients.

Coronary Vessels

Arteries and veins that supply blood to the heart muscle, critical for its function and health.

Systolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood; the higher number in a blood pressure reading.