Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Full-length
A client was transferred to the hospital unit as a direct admit.
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A systolic BP of 70, heart rate of 130, and respiratory rate of 24 indicate shock. Notifying the physician ensures rapid intervention. Lowering the bed (A) may worsen perfusion, initiating an IV (B) requires an order, and CPR (D) is premature without cardiac arrest.