A patient with cardiogenic shock has a low cardiac output and elevated PAWP. Which intervention is most appropriate?
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Correct answer: Start vasodilator therapy
In cardiogenic shock, afterload reduction with vasodilators can help improve cardiac output by decreasing the resistance against which the failing ventricle must pump.
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