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Six hours following bilateral hip replacement, an 80-year-old woman, transferred in from the Recovery Room to the Surgical Unit was observed to be confused and lethargic; VS are BP 82/56; HR 120; RR 28; skin cool and clammy; no c/o SOB; lungs sounds clear; u/o 20 ml/hour; T 36.5°C; WBC 9000.Based on this information, what condition appears to be developing?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Low blood pressure, tachycardia, and low urine output suggest hypovolemic shock, likely from postoperative bleeding.