A 7-year-old male presents with severe diarrhea and vomiting of 3 days' duration. He is anxious, tachypneic, and has a systolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg. Further assessment reveals that he has weak and rapid radial pulses, but a strong carotid pulse. This child's clinical condition is MOST consistent with:
A. irreversible shock.
B. decompensated shock.
C. compensated shock.
D. cardiopulmonary failure.
Answer: C. compensated shock.
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
A chemical produced by a microorganism that can be harmful is known as a(n):
A. biologic B. toxin C. immunogen D. antibiotic
Health Professions
The pulse for a child is taken at the:
A) apex of heart. B) carotid artery. C) wrist. D) ankle.
Health Professions
The primary reception area for vision is within the ____________________ fissure of the occipital lobe
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Health Professions
What is the maximum capacity of an intermodal tank?
a. 4500 gallons (17, 000 L) b. 3000 gallons (11,350 L) c. 6000 gallons (22, 700) d. 1500 gallons ((5700 L)
Health Professions