When Performing the Primary Assessment, What Sign or Symptom Best

question 85

Multiple Choice

When performing the primary assessment, what sign or symptom best indicates that the patient is in hypovolemic shock?

• A) Skin that is cool and diaphoretic
• B) Radial pulse of 72 beats per minute
• C) Crackles heard in both lungs
• D) Constricted pupils

Recognize the significance of changes in physical condition related to age, health status, or specific medical interventions.

Implement appropriate nursing responses based on assessment findings.

Understand the physiologic basis for various assessment findings in patients.

Identify the need for further evaluation or referral based on initial assessment findings.

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