When Assessing a Patient Who Is Severely Bleeding and at Risk

question 31

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient who is severely bleeding and at risk for hypovolemic shock,the nurse anticipates:

• A) slow,labored breathing.
• B) hot,flushed skin.
• C) edematous extremities.
• D) weak,thready pulse.

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