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A Patient Who Had Surgery 3 Days Ago Has a Temperature

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A patient who had surgery 3 days ago has a temperature of 98°F (36.6°C) ,blood pressure 82/72 mm Hg,pulse 120 beats/minute,and respirations 30/minute.Which type of shock should the nurse suspect is occurring in this patient?


Definitions:

Brachial Artery

A major blood vessel of the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand.

Common Carotid Artery

A major artery in the neck that supplies blood to the head and neck, dividing into the internal and external carotid arteries.

Ulnar Artery

The ulnar artery is a major blood vessel in the forearm that supplies blood to the muscles on the ulnar (pinky) side of the forearm and hand.

Internal Carotid Artery

A principal blood vessel that delivers blood to the brain, eyes, and additional areas of the head.

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