A medical–surgical nurse is aware that pulmonary embolism (PE) and tension pneumothorax are medical diagnoses that have the potential to result in shock. What commonality between these two health problems creates the potential for shock?
A) Both health problems involve an obstruction of normal blood flow.
B) Both problems precipitate massive vasodilation and fluid displacement into the interstitial space.
C) Both health problems involve a profound disruption in the normal process of hemostasis.
D) Both health problems result in hypovolemia.
A
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1. Smelling 2. Auscultation 3. Percussion 4. Palpation
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1. "Mothers and fathers should always share in the responsibilities of caring for a new baby." 2. "Culture may influence the rate at which developmental milestones occur." 3. "The ways in which children are disciplined may vary among cultures." 4. "The value of education varies among cultures."
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