Multiple Choice
During assessment of a postoperative patient,the nurse discovers that the pulse is rapid,blood pressure has decreased,urinary output has decreased,and the dressing is dry.The nurse recognizes these findings as indicative of:
A) pain shock.
B) dehydration.
C) internal hemorrhage.
D) acute infection.
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