ATI RN
ATI Nur211 Capstone Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for shock. Which of the following findings is the earliest indicator that this complication is developing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Increased respiratory rate. This is the earliest indicator of shock because the body initially compensates by increasing respiratory rate to improve oxygenation and perfusion. Hypotension (
A) occurs later in shock as a result of decreased cardiac output. Anuria (
C) is a late sign of shock indicating renal failure. Decreased level of consciousness (
D) occurs when brain perfusion is severely compromised.
Therefore, increased respiratory rate is the first sign of the body's attempt to compensate for decreased perfusion in shock.
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