A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and has lost approximately 1,500 mL of blood.Based on this data,which type of hemorrhagic shock is the client experiencing?
A) Class I
B) Class II
C) Class III
D) Class IV

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A) This client is in Class III (moderate) hemorrhagic shock, which is defined as a loss of 1,500-2,000mL or 30% to 40% of blood volume.
B) This client is in Class III (moderate) hemorrhagic shock, which is defined as a loss of 1,500-2,000mL or 30% to 40% of blood volume.
C) This client is in Class III (moderate) hemorrhagic shock, which is defined as a loss of 1,500-2,000mL or 30% to 40% of blood volume.
D) This client is in Class III (moderate) hemorrhagic shock, which is defined as a loss of 1,500-2,000mL or 30% to 40% of blood volume.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Involved