The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in Cardiogenic Shock

The nurse is caring for a patient in cardiogenic shock who is being treated with an intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) .The family inquires about the primary reason for the device.What is the best statement by the nurse to explain the IABP?

A) "The action of the machine will improve blood supply to the damaged heart."
B) "The machine will beat for the damaged heart with every beat until it heals."
C) "The machine will help cleanse the blood of impurities that might damage the heart."
D) "The machine will remain in place until the patient is ready for a heart transplant."

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