Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who gave birth 12 hr ago with excessive vaginal bleedingA nurse is assessing a client who gave birth 12 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing decreased cardiac output?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Hypotension from blood loss indicates reduced cardiac output, unlike bradycardia, flushed face, or polyuria, which are unrelated or compensatory.