A client is diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. The nurse should plan interventions to address which of the following potential complications of this disorder?

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Cardiogenic shock is typically caused by severe damage to the heart muscle, often as a result of a heart attack or other cardiac event. This can lead to decreased cardiac output and decreased blood pressure, both of which can put a patient at risk for a subsequent myocardial infarction (heart attack). Therefore, the nurse should plan interventions to prevent further cardiac damage and monitor the patient closely for signs of myocardial infarction.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Cardiogenic Shock