A nurse working in the intensive care unit (ICU)is caring for a patient in refractory stage of shock.When planning care,which does the nurse anticipate?

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In refractory shock, the body has already moved from compensatory mechanisms to decompensatory mechanisms, which means the body has switched from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism. This leads to production of lactic acid, decreased tissue perfusion, and exacerbation of shock. Options A, C, and D may occur in earlier stages of shock, but not in refractory stage.

A Nurse Working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)is Caring