A Child Is in Cardiogenic Shock and the Parents Ask

Multiple Choice

A child is in cardiogenic shock and the parents ask why the child has hepatomegaly and periorbital edema. What explanation by the healthcare professional is best?

A) Mass vasodilation as a result of chemical mediators released from the myocardium
B) Low cardiac output and systemic venous congestion
C) Tissue damage to the myocardium, causing increased capillary permeability
D) Reduced renal perfusion, stimulating the RAAS system