Ati rn maternal newborn 2023 proctored exam
A nurse is assessing a client who is postpartum and is experiencing hemorrhagic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Hypotension, not hypertension, is expected in hemorrhagic shock due to blood loss. B. Tachypnea, not bradypnea, usually occurs as the body tries to compensate for hypoxia. C. Tachycardia is an early compensatory response to blood loss to maintain cardiac output. D. Oliguria (decreased urine output), not polyuria, is expected due to poor perfusion of kidneys in shock.
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