A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit in shock with hypotension. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Impaired gas exchange
B) Deficient fluid volume
C) Risk for shock
D) Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
D
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An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion. If blood pressure becomes too low, the vital centers in the brain, as well as the rest of the tissues of the body, may not receive enough oxygenated blood to continue functioning. Because the patient is already in shock it would not be a risk diagnosis. There is no indication of altered gas exchange or deficient fluid volume.
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