Question

A 73 year old female has chest pain and shortness of breath with bilateral crackles. Vitals are 80/40, P 112, and R 22. What is the most likely cause? A. Pneumonia B. Cardiogenic Shock C. Hypovolemic Shock D. Unstable Angina

Answer 1

B. Cardiogenic Shock

Step-by-step explanation:

Crackles indicate fluid inside the lung due to congestive heart failure (CHF). Severe CHF results in cardiogenic shock.