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Nclexrn Flashcards: Sepsis And Shock Recognition And Priorities

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QUESTION

What bedside finding best indicates poor tissue perfusion in shock?

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ANSWER

Altered mental status. It reflects cerebral hypoperfusion due to inadequate oxygen delivery, signaling systemic tissue compromise in shock states.

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A 71-year-old client is 2 days post hip replacement and reports feeling "cold and shaky." Assessment: temperature 39.0°C, heart rate 118/min, blood pressure 92/52 mm Hg, respiratory rate 22/min, oxygen saturation 95% on 2 L nasal cannula; incision is clean but the urinary catheter drainage is cloudy; white blood cell count 16,400/mm³ (4,500–11,000). Which intervention should be implemented IMMEDIATELY?
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