A Patient with Gastrointestinal Bleeding Has Hemoglobin of 8

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with gastrointestinal bleeding has hemoglobin of 8.5 g/dL.While receiving care the patient becomes anxious and irritable and bright red drainage appears through the nasogastric tube.The patient's vital sign measurements are pulse 130 beats/minute,blood pressure 105/55 mm Hg,and respirations 28/minute.What should the nurse recognize as causing the changes in the patient's vital signs?

• A) Early shock
• B) Patient anxiety
• C) Progressive shock
• D) Parasympathetic response

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