The patient is in hypovolemic shock from traumatic massive blood loss and is tachypneic and tachycardic, with cool, clammy skin and weak and thready pulses
What additional assessment parameter would the nurse be least likely to find during stage one or early compensated shock?
A) Hypotension
B) Increased urine output
C) Estimated blood loss greater than 30%
D) Mild altered mental status
A
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