The nurse is assessing a patient who is severely bleeding and at risk for hypovolemic shock. What can the nurse anticipate?
a. Slow, labored breathing
b. Hot, flushed skin
c. Edematous extremities
d. Weak, thready pulse
ANS: D
The pulse becomes weak and thready with hypovolemic shock.
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