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azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When assessing a patient who is severely bleeding and at risk for hypovolemic shock, the nurse anticipates:

a. slow, labored breathing.
b. hot, flushed skin.
c. edematous extremities.
d. weak, thready pulse.

Question 2

When a 22-year-old patient presents in the emergency department with the characteristics of severe Parkinson's, the nurse suspects an overdose of:

a. marijuana.
b. cocaine.
c. amphetamines.
d. Valium.

dawsa925 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The pulse becomes weak and thready with hypovolemic shock.

Answer to Question 2

C
Over time, dopamine depletion in the brain can cause Parkinson-like symptoms to occur in people who abuse amphetamines.