A patient who has broken his femur presents to the emergency department with the following signs and symptoms: cool, moist skin, increased heart rate, and falling blood pressure. The nurse suspects the patient is experiencing:
A) Low blood glucose
B) High blood glucose
C) Hemorrhage
D) Fluid volume excess
Ans: C
Feedback: The signs and symptoms the patient is experiencing suggest a volume deficit from an internal bleed.
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