The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with Shock

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with shock.The nurse understands which assessment findings best assess tissue perfusion in a patient in shock? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Blood pressure
• B) Heart rate
• C) Level of consciousness
• D) Pupil response
• E) Respirations
• F) Urine output

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Definitions:

Drowned

The state of dying from submersion in and inhalation of water or another liquid.

Anaphylactic Shock

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction causing widespread vasodilation, drop in blood pressure, and airway obstruction.

Tetanus Vaccine

A vaccine used to prevent tetanus, an infection caused by bacteria leading to painful muscle stiffness and lockjaw.

Blizzard

A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.