Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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Passage / Scenario
Medical History (0700hrs)NurseÔÇÖs Notes (Postoperative Day 1, 0900hrs)
NurseÔÇÖs Notes (Postoperative Day 1, 2345hrs)
The client has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. He is a non-smoker and does not consume alcohol. He has no known allergies. His medications include Metformin and Lisinopril.
A 45-year-old male client was admitted to the hospital following the surgical removal of an abdominal abscess.
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client is at highest risk for developing hypovolemic shock as evidenced by the clients..and
Correct answer
D,E
Rationale
Post-surgical risk of bleeding or fluid loss increases hypovolemic shock risk, evidenced by low blood pressure and tachycardia, common indicators.