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Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c ✔✔a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequac... y of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? Answer: A ✔✔A) compensated ** [Show More]

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