As the Nurse, You Are Clients' First Line of Defense

question 6

Multiple Choice

As the nurse, you are clients' first line of defense in treating shock. When assessing a client for early signs of shock, what would you assess first?

• A) B/P, Urine output, and mentation
• B) Vital signs, skin color, and temperature
• C) Mental status, skin color, and dyspnea
• D) Temperature, level of consciousness, and airway obstruction

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