Question 1
A patient with cardiomyopathy is demonstrating signs of cardiogenic shock. What should the nurse realize is the cause of this type of shock?
◦ Reduced cardiac output
◦ Reduced blood volume
◦ Blood flow blocked in the pulmonary circulation
◦ Increased stroke volume
Question 2
The nurse explains the mechanism of a pulmonary embolism to the family of a patient diagnosed with the disorder. Place in order the steps the nurse will use to instruct the family about this disease process.
Choice 1. Blood clot causes backup of blood in the right ventricle.
Choice 2. Blood clot blocks blood to the left ventricle.
Choice 3. Left ventricle does not get enough blood to pump through the body.
Choice 4. Amount of blood the heart has to pump to the body drops.
Choice 5. Blood pressure drops.
Choice 6. Amount of blood going to the body drops.
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Patient teaching: ear assessment
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