The initial focus of the nursing management of clients who are in shock is to:
a. identify the type of shock
b. initiate appropriate interventions quickly
c. discuss client status with the family
d. administer medications as ordered
A
Shock, a condition of profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion and inadequate circulation to the vital organs, must be recognized and immediately treated. The initial focus of the nursing management is to identify the type of shock so interventions can be started without delay.
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