The nurse is caring for a patient with a bowl obstruction. Which of the following is the earliest indication that the patient is developing symptoms of  shock?   A. Blood pressure 88/ 50 mmHg B. Pulse 110 beats per minute C. Lethargy D. Urine output 18 ml / hr

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The nurse is caring for a patient with a bowl obstruction. Which of the following is the earliest indication that the patient is developing symptoms of  shock?

 

A. Blood pressure 88/ 50 mmHg

B. Pulse 110 beats per minute

C. Lethargy

D. Urine output 18 ml / hr

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