Ms. X’s condition becomes less stable and she remains in the hospital. On the seventh day following admission, she is found unconscious on the floor of her bathroom. Her pulse is weak and elevated,...

Ms. X’s condition becomes less stable and she remains in the hospital. On the seventh day following admission, she is found unconscious on the floor of her bathroom. Her pulse is weak and elevated, and her skin is moist with pallor evident. Her BP is 50 systolic. A diagnosis of cardiogenic shock is made and resuscitation efforts are started.

1. Explain why Ms. X. has experienced cardiogenic shock at this time.

2. Describe the effects of cardiogenic shock on the organs of the body.

3. What problems will occur if decompensated shock occurs? How is compensation limited in this situation?

4. Ms. X dies shortly later. What is the cause of death in this case?