While Transporting a 38-Year-Old Female Who Fell from a Second-Story

question 48

Multiple Choice

While transporting a 38-year-old female who fell from a second-story window, you note that she is becoming confused and her pulse rate is increasing. Additionally, her blood pressure has dropped and her skin is now cool and clammy. Based on these assessment findings you would recognize:

• A) spinal shock.
• B) hypovolemic shock.
• C) neurogenic shock.
• D) head injury.

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