What should the nurse anticipate might happen to a patient if bleeding cannot be controlled?
a. Skin dryness
b. Bradycardia
c. Hypovolemic shock
d. Hypertension
C
Findings of tachycardia, hypotension, diaphoresis, restlessness, and diminished urinary output indicate impending hypovolemic shock. Bradycardia is a decreased pulse rate. Dry skin is not an indicator of hypovolemic shock. Hypertension is an increase in blood pressure.
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