A patient with cardiomyopathy is demonstrating signs of cardiogenic shock. What should the nurse realize is the cause of this type of shock?

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1. In cardiogenic shock, cardiac output is reduced, leading to poor tissue perfusion.
2. In cardiogenic shock, stroke volume is decreased.
3. There is not a reduction of blood volume in cardiogenic shock.
4. There is not a blockage of blood flow through the pulmonary circulation in cardiogenic shock.

A Patient with Cardiomyopathy Is Demonstrating Signs of Cardiogenic Shock