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Title: The client was admitted to the hospital 2 hours ago following multiple fractures to the pelvis and ... Post by: danielarincon26 on Jan 18, 2018 The client was admitted to the hospital 2 hours ago following multiple fractures to the pelvis and soft tissue injury to the abdomen. Diagnostic studies have ruled out perforation of abdominal organs.
The nurse places highest priority on monitoring this client for which of the following changes in vital signs? 1. Fever, bradycardia 2. Fever, hypertension 3. Tachycardia, hypotension 4. Bradycardia, hypertension Title: The client was admitted to the hospital 2 hours ago following multiple fractures to the pelvis and ... Post by: angiep01 on Jan 18, 2018 3
Rationale: Clients who experience fractures of the femur, pelvis, thorax, and spine are at risk for hypovolemic shock. Bone fragments can damage blood vessels, leading to hemorrhage into the abdominal cavity and, in the case of a fractured femur, into the thigh. This can occur with closed fractures as well as open fractures. Signs of hypovolemic shock include tachycardia and hypotension. |