Your patient is a 17-year-old teenager involved in a one-vehicle rollover. The patient is complaining of chest pain and, upon inspection, he exhibits bruising and tenderness to the area. You suspect internal hemorrhage and treat appropriately. The patient appears nervous and has increasing respirations and pulse rates. The blood pressure is within normal limits, and the level of consciousness is
maintaining itself. This tells you that profusion of the brain is taking place. Which stage of shock would you consider this patient to be in?
A) Hypovolemic
B) Decompensated
C) Compensated
D) Irreversible
Answer: C
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A. stomach B. small intestine C. large intestine D. rectum
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