The nurse is monitoring the client's vital signs after surgery and observing the client for immediate postoperative complication. The nurse suspects that the client is going into shock
What sign could indicate the immediate postoperative complication of shock? A) Hypertension
B) Widen pulse pressure
C) Tachycardia, thready pulse
D) Warm, clammy skin
C
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Signs of shock include hypotension, narrowed pulse pressure, tachycardia; thready pulse, and cold, clammy skin.
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