Exam 9: Nursing Care of Patients in Shock

A patient with progressive shock is diaphoretic and confused.The most recent blood pressure measurement was 82/40 mm Hg and a urinary catheter output was 10 mL for 1 hour.Intravenous (IV)fluids are infusing at 150 mL/hr.Which action should the nurse take related to the urine output?

The nurse is monitoring a patient who has been in a shock state for several days.For which serious complications should the nurse observe in the patient and then report? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse explains procedures and treatments while caring for a patient in shock.Why should the nurse provide these explanations to the patient? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is developing anaphylactic shock.What should the nurse expect to observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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?

The nurse is monitoring a patient being for septic shock.Which findings indicate that the patient is improving? (Select all that apply.)