medium · NCLEX-RN Physiological Adaptation
A nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemic shock. Which cue most likely indicates the client is still in the 'compensated' stage?
- Urine output of 60 mL/hour
- Profound hypotension with a blood pressure of 70/40 mm Hg, for this client.
- Bradycardia and warm, dry skin, in this situation, at this point in care.
- Tachycardia and cool, clammy skin with a relatively normal blood pressure
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