Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to see as ...

[bobthebuilder]

Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to see as shock progresses in a child and becomes decompensated shock?
 
  a. Thirst
  b. Irritability
  c. Apprehension
  d. Confusion and somnolence

Question 2

Which occurs in septic shock?
 
  a. Hypothermia
  b. Increased cardiac output
  c. Vasoconstriction
  d. Angioneurotic edema

[memslove]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Confusion and somnolence are beginning signs of decompensated shock. Thirst, irritability, and apprehension are signs of compensated shock.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Increased cardiac output, which results in warm, flushed skin, is one of the manifestations of septic shock. Fever and chills are characteristic of septic shock. Vasodilation is more common than vasoconstriction. Angioneurotic edema occurs as a manifestation in anaphylactic shock.

[bobthebuilder]

Correct answers!

[memslove]

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