Children with an internal hemorrhage such as bleeding into the thoracic or peritoneal cavity will have the same signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock as a child with an external hemorrhage, except for one difference, which is:
a. weight loss with external hemorrhage and no weight loss with internal hemorrhage
b. decreased urine loss with external hemorrhage and no decreased urine loss with internal hemorrhage
c. bradycardia with external hemorrhage and tachycardia with internal hemorrhage
d. decreased blood pressure with external hemorrhage and no decrease with internal hemorrhage
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A Correct: Children with an internal hemorrhage such as bleeding into the thoracic or peritoneal cavity will have the same signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock as a child with an external hemorrhage, except for one difference, which is weight loss with external hemorrhage and no weight loss with internal hemorrhage.
B Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.
C Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.
D Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.
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