Following a vaginal birth, a client has lost a significant amount of blood and is starting to experience signs of hypovolemic shock. Which clinical signs would be consistent with this clinical diagnosis?
a. Decrease in blood pressure, with an increase in pulse pressure
b. Compensatory response of tachycardia and decreased pulse pressure
c. Decrease in heart rate and an increase in respiratory effort
d. Flushed skin
ANS: B
Clinical signs consistent with the beginning of hypovolemic shock include normal blood pressure, decreased pulse pressure, compensatory tachycardia, and pale, cool skin color.
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