Despite Aggressive Treatment, the Condition of a Patient in Shock

question 5

Multiple Choice

Despite aggressive treatment, the condition of a patient in shock continues to worsen. Surgical intervention stops the bleeding and the shock stabilizes. Which finding should the nurse act on immediately?

• A)The blood pH is 7.36.
• B)Bowel sounds are hypoactive.
• C)Urinary output is 15 mL/hr.
• D)Pupils are equally reactive to light.

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