Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and experiencing hypovolemic shock.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Cool, clammy skin is a hallmark of hypovolemic shock due to vasoconstriction compensating for blood loss. A respiratory rate of 18/min is normal, bounding pulses are not typical, and urinary output of 30 mL/hr is low but not specific to shock.