The nurse is caring for a patient with a systolic BP less than 80 mm Hg, respirations are rapid and shallow, heart rate is over 150 beats per minute, and the patient's urine output is 20 mL/hr. The nurse recognizes that the patient is demonstrating which stage of shock?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a systolic BP less than 80 mm Hg, respirations are rapid and shallow, heart rate is over 150 beats per minute, and the patient's urine output is 20 mL/hr. The nurse recognizes that the patient is demonstrating which stage of shock?


a) Compensatory

b) Irreversible

c) Progressive

d) Refractory



Answer: Compensatory


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