Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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Which client condition is concerning and requires further nursing observation and intervention? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,D,E
Rationale
Concerning conditions include: spinal cord injury with hypotension suggesting neurogenic shock; black stool and tachycardia indicating possible GI bleeding; and inconsolable neonate with tachycardia suggesting distress. Asthma with hypertension and stable pulse on metoprolol are less urgent.