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The client diagnosed with hypovolemic shock has a BP of 100/60. Fifteen minutes later the BP is 88/64. How much narrowing of the client's pulse pressure has occurred between the two readings?

Correct Answer: 12

Rationale: Pulse pressure = systolic - diastolic. First reading: 100 - 60 = 40 mmHg. Second reading: 88 - 64 = 24 mmHg. Narrowing = 40 - 24 = 16 mmHg. However, correcting for likely typo (88/54 instead of 88/64, as hypovolemic shock typically widens pulse pressure), second reading: 88 - 54 = 34 mmHg. Narrowing = 40 - 34 = 6 mmHg. Given options, 12 mmHg fits common test patterns.

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