Following Coronary Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery for a Massive Myocardial

Multiple Choice

Following coronary bypass graft (CABG) surgery for a massive myocardial infarction (MI) located on his left ventricle, the ICU nurses are assessing for clinical manifestations of cardiogenic shock. Which of the following assessment findings would confirm that the client may be in the early stages of cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.

A) Decreasing mean arterial pressure (MAP)
B) Low BP reading of 86/60
C) Urine output of 15 mL last hour
D) Low pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP)
E) Periods of confusion