Answer 3

3.  Choice C is the correct answer.  Cardiogenic shock is defined as widespread failure of inadequate tissue perfusion resulting in metabolic demands not being met.  Myocardial ischemia is the primary cause.  These patients will likely need to be placed on vasopressors.  The main treatment is to treat the underlying myocardial ischemia first. Volume depletion can cause tachycardia and hypotension but typically will not cause you to have chest pain.  Patients in septic shock will usually be febrile.  A CVA typically will not be hypotensive or tachycardic.