Upon admission to the postanesthesia care unit, a patient's blood pressure was 130/90 and the pulse was 68
After 30 minutes, the patient's blood pressure is 120/65, and the pulse is 100. The patient's skin is cold, moist, and pale. The patient is showing symptoms of which of the following?
A) Hypothermia
B) Hypovolemic shock
C) Neurogenic shock
D) Malignant hypothermia
Ans: B
Feedback: The patient is exhibiting symptoms of hypovolemic shock; therefore, the nurse should notify the patient's physician and anticipate orders for fluid and/or blood product replacement.
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