A Child Is in Cardiogenic Shock and the Parents Ask

question 20

Multiple Choice

A child is in cardiogenic shock and the parents ask why the child has hepatomegaly and periorbital edema. What explanation by the healthcare professional is best?

• A)Mass vasodilation as a result of chemical mediators released from the myocardium
• B)Low cardiac output and systemic venous congestion
• C)Tissue damage to the myocardium, causing increased capillary permeability
• D)Reduced renal perfusion, stimulating the RAAS system

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