Your Patient Is in Cardiogenic Shock and Has Had an Intraaortic

Multiple Choice

Your patient is in cardiogenic shock and has had an intraaortic balloon pump placed through the left femoral artery. On assessment you note that the left foot is cool and mottled and the pedal pulse weak. What is the priority for this patient?

A) Document the data because it is expected.
B) Reevaluate in an hour.
C) Increase the rate on the nitroglycerin drip.
D) Notify the physician.