A Patient Was Admitted to the Emergency Department for Treatment

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to the emergency department for treatment of a severe infection.Which traditional assessment would raise the nurse's concern that this patient may be developing shock?

• A)Hot,dry skin
• B)Respiratory rate 11
• C)Pulse rate 118 and weak
• D)Anxiety

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