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ericka1

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A 44-year-old male has been shot in the abdomen. What assessment findings would lead you to believe that the patient is in compensated shock?
 
  A) Alert and anxious, pulse 96, BP 134/88 mmHg, pale and cool skin
  B) Slightly confused, pulse 116, BP 112/90 mmHg, warm skin that is flushed
  C) Confused and anxious, pulse 144, BP 82/palpation, cool skin that is mottled
  D) Confused, pulse 44, BP 110/68 mmHg, cool and cyanotic skin

Question 2

Hypoperfusion can result in:
 
  A) acidosis.
  B) hyperoxia.
  C) hypocarbia.
  D) alkalosis.


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

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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