The nurse should recognize which as an early sign of distributive shock?
a. Hypotension
b. Skin warm and flushed
c. Oliguria
d. Cold, clammy skin
B
An early sign of distributive shock is extremities that are warm to the touch. Hypotension is a late sign of all types of shock. Oliguria is a manifestation of hypovolemic shock. Cold, clammy skin is a late sign of septic shock, which is a type of distributive shock.
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