A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and has lost approximately 1,550 mL of blood. The nurse should recognize that the client's shock will be classified as:
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 30-40% 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 30-40% 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 30-40% 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 30-40% of blood volume.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Involved