The nurse,caring for a patient with hypovolemic shock,is primarily concerned that which change could occur in this patient's pulmonary gas exchange?
A)Insufficient distribution of oxygen
B)Buildup of electrolytes in the blood
C)Over-oxygenation
D)Oxygen delivery shift to osmosis

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Hypovolemic shock is characterized by decreased blood volume resulting in decreased oxygen delivery to the tissues, leading to insufficient distribution of oxygen throughout the body. This can lead to impaired pulmonary gas exchange, among other complications. Therefore, the nurse should be primarily concerned with the potential for insufficient distribution of oxygen to the tissues.

The Nurse,caring for a Patient with Hypovolemic Shock,is Primarily Concerned