The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient with early signs and symptoms of shock. Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Complete blood count
b. Chest x-ray
c. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
d. Blood type and crossmatch
e. Arterial blood gas
f. Urinalysis
ANS: A, B, D, E, F
Complete blood count, chest x-ray, blood typing and crossmatch, arterial blood gases, and urinalysis are diagnostic tests done in the assessment of shock. EEG would not be done.
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