The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing cardiogenic shock. Which parameter indicates that the nurse's suspicion is correct?

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1. This cardiac output is elevated and is not consistent with cardiogenic shock.
2. The PAWP will be elevated in cardiogenic shock.
3. This is a normal central venous pressure reading.
4. The cardiac index (CI) is a measure of cardiac output and tissue perfusion in relation to the patient's body surface area. This reading would be consistent with cardiogenic shock.

The Nurse Suspects That a Patient Is Experiencing Cardiogenic Shock