Which Patient Being Cared for in the Emergency Department Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which patient being cared for in the emergency department is most at risk for developing hypovolemic shock?

• A) A patient admitted with abdominal pain and an elevated white blood cell count
• B) A patient with a temperature of 102° F and a general dermal rash
• C) A patient with a 2-day history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• D) A patient with slight rectal bleeding from inflamed hemorrhoids

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