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kfurse

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When performing a primary assessment, the first evidence that the body may be in shock is:
 
  a. skin that is warm and diaphoretic.
  b. a radial pulse of over 100 beats per minute.
  c. hypertension.
  d. a slowed respiratory rate.

Question 2

A patient who sustained blunt trauma to the abdominal and pelvic areas in a very serious collision is probably in which type of shock?
 
  a. Obstructive
  b. Cardiogenic
  c. Distributive
  d. Hypovolemic
 
  c


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Jossy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


kfurse

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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