Which of the following information obtained by the nurse when caring for a client who has cardiogenic shock indicates that the client may be developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?
A)The client's serum creatinine level is elevated.
B)The client complains of intermittent chest pressure.
C)The client has crackles throughout both lung fields.
D)The client's extremities are cool and pulses are weak.

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The elevated serum creatinine level indicates that the client has renal failure as well as heart failure. The crackles, chest pressure, and cool extremities are all consistent with the client's diagnosis of cardiogenic shock.

Which of the Following Information Obtained by the Nurse When