In the compensatory stage of shock, the nurse would need to implement actions to care for the patient who is:
1. irritable and restless.
2. listless and confused.
3. unconscious.
4. anxious and fearful.
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An irritable restless patient is at definite risk for falling or hurting himself or herself.
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