Which trend is most consistent with worsening card...

PCCN-K (Knowledge Professional) Practice Questions - AACN PCCN-K Progressive Care Knowledge Professional Certification Exam

Question Number 5

Which trend is most consistent with worsening cardiogenic shock in a progressive care patient?

Rising cardiac index, falling SVR Falling cardiac index, rising SVR, rising lactate Stable lactate with rising SvO2 Falling SVR with warm extremities

✔ Correct Answer:

Falling cardiac index, rising SVR, rising lactate

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