The nurse is monitoring a patient at risk for development of left ventricular failure and cardiogenic shock.Which findings would the nurse immediately discuss with the primary healthcare provider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. A)Development of an S₃ heart sound B)Sustained systolic hypertension C)Development of bilateral crackles D)Decrease in pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP) E)Decrease in cardiac index

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- The development of an S3 heart sound, bilateral crackles, and a decrease in cardiac index are indicative of worsening heart failure and potential progression to cardiogenic shock. These findings suggest fluid overload (S3 sound, crackles) and decreased cardiac output (decrease in cardiac index), which are critical to address immediately. Sustained systolic hypertension and a decrease in PAWP are not typically associated with worsening left ventricular failure and cardiogenic shock in this context.

The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient at Risk for Development