The Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Cardiogenic Shock

question 14

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with a diagnosis of cardiogenic shock.The patient's heart rate (HR) is 135 beats/min with weak peripheral pulses.The patient has bilaterally crackles in the bases of the lungs.O₂ saturation is 90% on 4L/NC.The practitioner orders diuretics and vasodilators.What response should the nurse expect after starting the medications?

• A) Decreased preload and afterload
• B) Increased preload and afterload
• C) Decreased preload and increased afterload
• D) Increased preload and decreased afterload

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