A client arrives in the emergency department exhibiting the manifestations of anaphylactic shock from a bee sting. The nurse determines the sting and reaction occurred approximately 45 minutes prior to arrival. Vital signs are blood pressure (BP) 100/72 mm Hg, respiratory rate (RR) 22 breaths/min, pulse (P) 80 beats/min. Urinary catheter drains 20 mL of urine. Which stage of shock does the nurse identify?

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The client's symptoms, including low urine output and changes in vital signs, suggest they are in the progressive stage of shock, where compensatory mechanisms begin to fail.

A Client Arrives in the Emergency Department Exhibiting the Manifestations