When Obtaining Vital Signs on a Postoperative Client, the Nurse

Multiple Choice

When obtaining vital signs on a postoperative client, the nurse notes that the client is significantly tachycardic, and the systolic blood pressure is 72 mm Hg. The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing hypovolemic shock and notifies the primary care provider of these findings. According to nursing informatics theory, which key component is the nurse demonstrating?

A) Data
B) Information
C) Knowledge
D) Wisdom