Posted: January 22nd, 2018

Fractured pelvis from a vehicular accident : 5 Emergency Actions to Take

A client arrived at the emergency department after suffering multiple physical injuries including a fractured pelvis from a vehicular accident.

Upon assessment, the client is incoherent, pale, and diaphoretic. With vital signs as follows: temperature of 97°F (36.11° C), blood pressure of 60/40 mm Hg, heart rate of 143 beats/minute, and a respiratory rate of 30 breaths/minute. The client is mostly suffering from which of the following shock?

A. Cardiogenic.
B. Distributive.
C. Hypovolemic.
D. Obstructive.