Question 1

When caring for the patient with cardiogenic shock and possible multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS),what information obtained by the nurse will help confirm the diagnosis of MODS?

Accepted Answer

Elevated ammonia levels and confusion indicate possible liver dysfunction, which is a common organ affected in MODS. The other options may indicate cardiogenic shock but do not necessarily confirm the diagnosis of MODS.

Question 2

To monitor a patient with severe acute pancreatitis for the early organ damage associated with MODS,what should the nurse assess?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

When caring for a patient who has just been admitted with septic shock,which of these assessment data will be of greatest concern to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Urinary output of 15 mL for 2 hours is significantly below the normal range, indicating potential acute kidney injury or failure, which is a common and serious complication of septic shock. This requires immediate intervention.

Question 4

Which hemodynamic results would the nurse expect to assess in a patient who is in neurogenic shock?

Accepted Answer

Neurogenic shock is characterized by a decrease in sympathetic tone due to a spinal cord injury or severe brain injury. This results in vasodilation and decreased vascular resistance, causing decreased blood pressure and pulse pressure. Cardiac output decreases, leading to a decreased heart rate. Therefore, the hemodynamic results expected in a patient with neurogenic shock include decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and decreased pulse pressure. Option D is the only one that includes all these expected findings.

Quiz 69: Nursing Management: Shock,systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome,and Multiple-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

When caring for the patient with cardiogenic shock and possible multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) ,what information obtained by the nurse will help confirm the diagnosis of MODS?

To monitor a patient with severe acute pancreatitis for the early organ damage associated with MODS,what should the nurse assess?

When caring for a patient who has just been admitted with septic shock,which of these assessment data will be of greatest concern to the nurse?

Which hemodynamic results would the nurse expect to assess in a patient who is in neurogenic shock?