A child is in cardiogenic shock and the parents ask why the child has hepatomegaly and periorbital edema. What explanation by the healthcare professional is best?
A)Mass vasodilation as a result of chemical mediators released from the myocardium
B)Low cardiac output and systemic venous congestion
C)Tissue damage to the myocardium, causing increased capillary permeability
D)Reduced renal perfusion, stimulating the RAAS system

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Cardiogenic shock is generally associated with low cardiac output and systemic venous congestion, leading to signs of fluid backup into organs and tissues. The professional would explain that this is the cause of the hepatomegaly and edema. It is not the result of mass vasodilation, tissue damage, or the RAAS system activation.

A Child Is in Cardiogenic Shock and the Parents Ask