Which Assessment Finding Should the Nurse Associate with Shock

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding should the nurse associate with shock?

• A) B/P: 140/90 mmHg, P: 46, weak and irregular, R: 24, and shallow
• B) B/P: 50/0 mmHg, P: 126, weak and thready, R: 14, and shallow
• C) B/P: 80/20 mmHg, P: 122, weak and thready, R: 28, and shallow
• D) B/P: 130/88 mmHg, P: 90, bounding, R: 32, and shallow

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