Which of the following assessments is most important for the nurse to make in order to evaluate whether treatment of a client with anaphylactic shock has been effective?
A)Pulse rate
B)Orientation
C)Blood pressure
D)Oxygen saturation

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Because the airway edema that is associated with anaphylaxis can affect airway and breathing, the oxygen saturation is the most critical assessment. Improvements in the other assessments also will be expected with effective treatment of anaphylactic shock.

Which of the Following Assessments Is Most Important for the Nurse