At the time of admission, which assessment finding may be indicative of hypovolemic shock?

A patient known to be in hypovolemic shock has lost approximately 1,800 mL of fluid. How would this shock be classified?

The nurse would anticipate a patient with which condition to develop hypovolemic shock?

Which statement best describes shock?

Which of the following is not a cause of distributive shock?

Which procedure is correct when using MAST to stabilize a patient?

An 18-year-old man sustained musculoskeletal and abdominal injuries when he crashed into a tree and wasthrown from his motorcycle. Paramedics bring him to the ED with MAST in place. Which statement about MAST is false?

Which assessment finding indicates that the compensatory response mechanisms for shock are failing?

A 22-year-old woman with a recent history of an upper respiratory tract infection is being examined in the emergency department (ED). She complains of hoarseness that has lasted 3 days, along with pain on speaking, nasal congestion, and dysphagia. Assessment findings reveal a purulent nasal discharge, erythematous posterior oropharynx, and a temperature of 101° F (38.3° C). Which condition is indicative of this patient’s assessment findings?

Which of the following assessment findings suggests that hypovolemia may be a cause of shock?