A 60-year-old client had a colon resection 3 hours ago. The nurse suspects the client is hemorrhaging internally. (2 points) What assessment findings would indicate that the client has hypovolemic shock? Include actual numbers for VS and not “increased or decreased”. i. Pulse: 115 ii. BP: 82/56 iii. Respirations: 24 iv. Oxygen level: 90% on room air v. Skin changes: cool, clammy, pale vi. Level of consciousness: confused, loss of consciousness vii. Urinary output: < 30mL/hr viii. Abdominal assessment: abdominal distention, tender What nursing interventions should be implemented?
[Answered]: A 60-year-old client had a colon resection 3…
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