Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is monitoring a client who is admitted with severe hemorrhage from traumatic injury who is receiving IV fluid resuscitation therapy. The nurse should identify a decrease in which of the following findings as an indication of adequate fluid replacement?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A decrease in heart rate is a sign of improved perfusion and stabilization, suggesting that fluid replacement is effective in compensating for blood loss.