A patient in shock is demonstrating a low urine output. The nurse realizes that a reduction in urine output is because of
1. increased oxygenation to tissues.
2. blood shunting to vital organs.
3. attempting to conserve fluid volume.
4. correcting acidosis.
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Rationale: A decrease in urine output in a patient experiencing shock is because of the body attempting to conserve fluid volume. An increase in heart rate would lead to an increase in oxygenation to the tissues. A decrease in gastrointestinal peristalsis will lead to more blood being shunted to vital organs. An increase in respiratory rate will help correct acidosis.
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