title: A case for emotional support and human contact. Management of cardiogenic shock.
abstract: 1. Cardiogenic shock is a state of acute circulatory failure precipitated by extensive left ventricular damage. 2. Nursing care of patients with cardiogenic shock must treat the 'whole person', and incorporate such elements as maintaining a safe environment; effective communication; nutrition and mobility. 3. Cardiogenic shock has a high mortality rate and is, therefore, very distressing for patients. Nursing care must ensure all patients are treated with respect and dignity.
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authors: Williams
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology