Your patient is a 45-year-old man who has received several stab wounds to the chest and abdomen. Although bleeding was significant at first, the rate of bleeding had slowed considerably before your arrival. The patient is agitated and confused, pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. He lacks a radial pulse, and his carotid pulse is weak and rapid. Respirations are 28 and shallow. Which of the
following is certain with this patient?
A) He is in irreversible shock.
B) He is in decompensated shock.
C) He is in compensated shock.
D) None of the above is certain.
B
You might also like to view...
What does OSHA stand for?
a. Occupational Standards for Hazard Association b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration c. Original Safety Hazard Association d. Occupational Safety Handling Association
The tight junctions of the capillary endothelial cells in the central nervous system vasculature through which only non-protein-bound, highly lipid-soluble drugs can pass is known as the ______________________ – ______________________ ____________________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The basic nutrient of the cell and the building block for energy is:
A) glucose. B) protein. C) oxygen. D) water.
The subphase of the stance phase of gait that occurs as the body weight shifts up and over the stance leg
What will be an ideal response?