A client has many residual health problems related to compromised circulation following recovery from septic shock. The nurse knows that which of the following complications listed below are a result of being diagnosed with septic shock and therefore should be assessed frequently? Select all that apply.
A) Profound dyspnea due to acute respiratory distress syndrome
B) Atelectasis resulting in injury to endothelial lining of pulmonary vessels, which allows fluid/plasma to build up in alveolar spaces
C) Formation of plaque within vessels supplying blood to the heart causing muscle damage and chest pain
D) Acute renal failure due to decreased/impaired renal perfusion as a result of low BP
E) Flushed skin and pounding headache that coincides with each heart beat

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ARDS, atelectasis, and acute renal failure are all noted consequences of shock that might be, respectively, treated by dialysis, an ostomy, or platelet transfusion. Plaque formation to heart vessels is not directly related to any of the identified consequences of shock. Pounding headache that coincides with each heart beat may occur with migraine headaches.

A Client Has Many Residual Health Problems Related to Compromised