When assessing a patient who is severely bleeding and at risk for hypovolemic shock, the nurse anticipates:
a. slow, labored breathing.
b. hot, flushed skin.
c. edematous extremities.
d. weak, thready pulse.
D
The pulse becomes weak and thready with hypovolemic shock.
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Which of the following auscultatory parameters may exist in the presence of hypovolemia?
a. Hypertension c. Orthostatic hypotension b. Third or fourth heart sound d. Vascular bruit
While a mother is feeding her high-risk neonate, the nurse observes the neonate having occasional apnea, pallor, and bradycardia. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
a. Let the neonate rest before breastfeeding again. b. Resume gavage feedings until the neonate is asymptomatic. c. Recognize that this may indicate an underlying illness. d. Use a high-flow, pliable nipple because it requires less energy to use.
Pus in the urine is termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Compare and contrast hemophilia A versus hemophilia B
What will be an ideal response?