Which finding would make you suspect that your patient might be in cardiogenic shock?
A)Decreased or muffled heart sounds
B)A cardiac index greater than 2.2 L/min
C)Bounding pulses
D)Increased cardiac output

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In cardiogenic shock the patient heart sounds will become decreased or muffled. This is caused by the myocardium's decreased ability to pump due to weakening by blood or fluid. This would cause a decreased cardiac index, decreased cardiac output and weak, thready pulses.

Which Finding Would Make You Suspect That Your Patient Might