The cool, damp skin of patients in compensatory shock is caused by:
1. constriction of peripheral blood vessels because of shunting of blood to the vital organs.
2. the action of the antidiuretic hormone released in shock by the adrenal glands.
3. the decreasing levels of arterial CO2, which are pooling in the arms and legs.
4. the activation of the baroreceptors in the renal arteries.
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When overall blood volume is reduced in shock, the remaining blood volume is shunted to vital organs.
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1. Position with weight directly on the wound 2. Position to keep weight off of the wound 3. Enforce strict bed rest 4. Restrict fluids
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).