The nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient to the intensive care unit. The patient is a 48 year old woman who has been experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days. What signs and symptoms would the present to reflect that her condition has progressed to the complication of shock related to Hypovolemia?

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The signs and symptoms that the patient has progressed from Hypovolemia to shock include a low blood pressure, tachycardia and cold extremities. Changes in mental status including restlessness and confusion may also occur. Shock is a sign of severe illness and the underlying cause should be treated aggressively.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Newly Admitted Patient to the Intensive