The nurse is reviewing the patient's the results from recent diagnostic tests and an assessment. Based on the information included in the chart above, which of the following would be consistent with the most likely diagnosis? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \text { Diagnostic Tests and Assessment } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { Apical pulse } & 122 \mathrm { bpm } , \text { soft murmur auscultated } \
\hline \text { Respirations } & 26 \text { per minute } \
\hline \text { Blood pressure } & 92 / 54 \
\hline \text { Level of Consciousness } & \text { Confused and lethargic } \
\hline \text { Red blood cells } & 3.3 \times 10 ^ { 6 } / \mathrm { mm } ^ { 3 } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

The nurse is reviewing the patient's the results from recent diagnostic tests and an assessment. Based on the information included in the chart above, which of the following would be consistent with the most likely diagnosis? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Diagnostic Tests and Assessment } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { Apical pulse } & 122 \mathrm { bpm } , \text { soft murmur auscultated } \
\hline \text { Respirations } & 26 \text { per minute } \
\hline \text { Blood pressure } & 92 / 54 \
\hline \text { Level of Consciousness } & \text { Confused and lethargic } \
\hline \text { Red blood cells } & 3.3 \times 10 ^ { 6 } / \mathrm { mm } ^ { 3 } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The patient's vital signs and assessment findings are consistent with hypovolemic shock, which can be caused by a high-speed motorcycle accident.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Patient's the Results from Recent