A nurse is caring for a client who has recently suffered an acute myocardial infarction. The nurse would closely monitor this client for which of the following that would suggest that the client is developing shock? Select all that apply
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Decreased urinary output
C) Hypoxia
D) Tachypnea
E) Bradycardia
Ans: B, C, D
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Signs and symptoms of shock include cold and clammy skin, sweating, hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxia, tachypnea, and decreased urinary output.
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