Question

Which hemodynamic monitoring description of the identified shock is accurate?

a. Tachycardia with hypertension is characteristic of neurogenic shock.
b. In cardiogenic shock the patient will have an increased pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) and a decreased cardiac output (CO).
c. Anaphylactic shock is characterized by increased systemic vascular resistance (SVR), decreased CO, and decreased PAWP.
d. In septic shock, bacterial endotoxins cause vascular changes that result in increased SVR and decreased CO.

Answer 1

In cardiogenic shock, the patient will have an increased pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) and a decreased cardiac output (CO).

Step-by-step explanation:

The accurate description of the identified shock can be found in option b. In cardiogenic shock, the patient will have an increased pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) and a decreased cardiac output (CO).

Cardiogenic shock results from the inability of the heart to maintain cardiac output, which can be caused by a myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, valve disorders, or other cardiac conditions.