Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is providing care to a client who has survived cardiac arrest. Which of the following manifestations should alert the nurse to the development of PCAS?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Decreased circulation to the kidneys is a manifestation of post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) due to systemic ischemia/reperfusion injury, potentially leading to acute kidney injury.