Question
Which nursing diagnosis would be the priority for a patient with hypovolemic shock? Acute pain Impaired tissue integrity Decreased cardiac output Ineffective tissue perfusion
Answer
Ineffective tissue perfusion
- Q: What is hypovolemic shock? A: Hypovolemic shock is a life-threatening condition caused by a sudden drop in blood volume.
- Q: What is a nursing diagnosis? A: A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment made by a nurse to describe a patient's response to health problems and life processes.
- Q: What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with hypovolemic shock? A: The priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with hypovolemic shock is Ineffective tissue perfusion.