When the nurse observes that the patient’s systolic blood
pressure is less than 80–90 mm Hg, respirations are rapid and
shallow, heart rate is over 150 beats per minute, and urine output is
less than 30 cc per hour, the nurse recognizes that the patient is
demonstrating which stage of shock?
a) Compensatory
In compensatory shock, the patient’s blood pressure is normal,
respirations are above 20, and heart rate is above 100 but below 150.
b) Progressive
In progressive shock, the patient’s skin appears mottled and
mentation demonstrates lethargy.
c) Refractory
In refractory or irreversible shock, the patient requires complete
mechanical and pharmacologic support.
d) Irreversible
In refractory or irreversible shock, the patient requires complete
mechanical and pharmacologic support.
pressure is less than 80–90 mm Hg, respirations are rapid and
shallow, heart rate is over 150 beats per minute, and urine output is
less than 30 cc per hour, the nurse recognizes that the patient is
demonstrating which stage of shock?
a) Compensatory
In compensatory shock, the patient’s blood pressure is normal,
respirations are above 20, and heart rate is above 100 but below 150.
b) Progressive
In progressive shock, the patient’s skin appears mottled and
mentation demonstrates lethargy.
c) Refractory
In refractory or irreversible shock, the patient requires complete
mechanical and pharmacologic support.
d) Irreversible
In refractory or irreversible shock, the patient requires complete
mechanical and pharmacologic support.