Multiple Choice
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is in shock after massive blood loss from a workplace injury. The nurse recognizes that many of the findings from the most recent assessment are due to compensatory mechanisms. What is a compensatory mechanism to increase cardiac output during hypovolemic states?
A) Third spacing of fluid
B) Dysrhythmias
C) Tachycardia
D) Gastric hypermotility
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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