The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient with early signs and symptoms of shock. Which diagnostic tests should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urinalysis
b. Chest x-ray
c. Arterial blood gas
d. Complete blood count
e. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
f. Blood type and crossmatch
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ANS: A, B, C, D, F
Complete blood count, chest x-ray, blood typing and crossmatch, arterial blood gases, and urinalysis are diagnostic tests done in the assessment of shock. E. EEG would not be done.
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