Severe shock results when the client has lost more than what percentage of the circulating blood volume?
a. less than 20% c. 5%
b. between 20 and 40% d. more than 40%
D
The term mild hypovolemic shock is used when less than 20% of the circulating blood volume is lost. Moderate shock occurs when blood loss volume is between 20 to 40%, and severe shock results when the client has lost more than 40% of the circulating blood volume.
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