A nurse assesses a client who is in cardiogenic shock. What statement best indicates the nurse's understanding of cardiogenic shock?
a) A decrease of cardiac output and evidence of tissue hypoxia in the presence of adequate intravascular volume.
b) A decrease in cardiac output and evidence of inadequate circulating blood volume and movement of plasma into interstitial spaces.
c) Generally caused by decreased blood volume.
d) Due to severe hypersensitivity reaction resulting in massive systemic vasodilation.
Answer: A
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