When Caring for a Victim with a Gunshot Wound to the Abdomen

question 29

Multiple Choice

When caring for a victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen who has lost a significant amount of blood, the nurse would anticipate the vital signs to reflect:

• A) increase in temperature.
• B) decrease in blood pressure.
• C) decrease in pulse.
• D) decrease in respirations.

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Definitions:

Establishment Clause

One of two provisions in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens’ freedom of religion. It prohibits (1) the establishment of a national religion by Congress and (2) the preference of one religion over another or of religion over nonreligious philosophies in general.

First Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution protecting freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Fourth Amendment

A provision in the United States Constitution that protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, ensuring the right to privacy.

Thermal Imager

is a device that converts infrared radiation (heat) into visible light in order to analyze a particular object or scene.