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Coya19@aol.com · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and has lost approximately 1,500 mL of blood.

Based on this data, which type of hemorrhagic shock is the client experiencing?
A) Class I
B) Class II
C) Class III
D) Class IV

Question 2

While completing a health history with an older adult client, the nurse learns that the client experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA) several months ago. What does this information suggest to the nurse?

A) The client is at risk for an ischemic thrombotic stroke.
B) The client will have minimal symptoms should a stroke occur.
C) The client will not experience a stroke in the future.
D) The client is at high risk for a hemorrhagic stroke.

chjcharjto14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

This client is in Class III (moderate) hemorrhagic shock, which is defined as a loss of 1,500-2,000mL or 30 to 40 of blood volume.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

TIAs are often warning signs of an ischemic thrombotic stroke. One or many transient ischemic attacks may precede a stroke, with the time between the attack and the stroke ranging from hours to months. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by the rupture of a cerebral blood vessel and is not related to a transient ischemic attack. There is no way to predict the symptoms the client will experience after a stroke.