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Title: A patient is received in the emergency department from emergency medical services after sustaining a ... Post by: Guest on Aug 14, 2022 A patient is received in the emergency department from emergency medical services after sustaining a brain injury in a fall. She is on a spineboard and has a cervical collar in place. She is not moving her lower extremities. What would alert the nurse to the possible development of neurogenic shock?
1. The patient reports that she feels a tingling sensation in her lower extremities. 2. The patient's heart rate drops from 82 bpm to 68 bpm. 3. The patient's blood glucose is 134 mg/dL. 4. The patient's friend reports that the patient was unconscious for a "few seconds" after the fall. Title: A patient is received in the emergency department from emergency medical services after sustaining a ... Post by: violin13 on Aug 14, 2022 Content hidden
Title: Re: A patient is received in the emergency department from emergency medical services after ... Post by: butterfly127 on Aug 20, 2022 2. Bradycardia is an indicator that shock is developing. This patient's heart rate is dropping, and the nurse should be aware of the potential for developing shock.
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