CLINICAL PICTURE OF THE PATIENT IN HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK

   Clinical picture of the patient in Hypovolemic Shock

Updated 10 /24

The patient in Hypovolemic Shock may
present the following clinical picture:

- Altered mental status ( restlessness
 and disorientation be present)

- Dyspnea - due to lack of red blood
  cells which carry oxygen

- Cool, clammy skin due to blood loss

- Hypotension ( a drop in blood loss due
  to a decrease in blood volume)

- Decreased urinary output due to low
   fluid volume

Fluid replacement therapy for the patient in 

Hypovolemic Shock is necessary, to reverse
the signs and symptoms. This may include
 blood transfusion.

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