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Nclexrn Flashcards: Abcs And Emergency Priorities

Study Abcs And Emergency Priorities in Nclexrn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which finding suggests shock requiring urgent circulation support: cool clammy skin or fever?

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ANSWER

Cool, clammy skin. Cool, clammy skin indicates poor perfusion and compensatory vasoconstriction in shock, demanding immediate circulatory interventions unlike fever alone.

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A 59-year-old with cirrhosis and esophageal varices suddenly vomits a large amount of bright red blood on the medical unit. Assessment: pale and diaphoretic; heart rate 132/min, blood pressure 84/48 mm Hg, respiratory rate 26/min, oxygen saturation 92% on room air; hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL (12–16). Which intervention should the nurse perform FIRST?
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