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A Patient with Cardiogenic Shock Has the Following Vital Signs

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A patient with cardiogenic shock has the following vital signs: BP 102/50,pulse 128,respirations 28. The pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is increased,and cardiac output is low. The nurse will anticipate an order for which medication?


A) 5% albumin infusion
B) furosemide (Lasix) IV
C) epinephrine (Adrenalin) drip
D) hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef)

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