A 35-year-old male arrives in the emergency room with multip…

A 35-year-old male arrives in the emergency room with multiple long bone fractures and an internal abdominal injury. The patient is anxious. Patient’s vital signs are: BP 70/54, heart rate 125 bpm, respirations 30, oxygen saturation on 2 L per nasal cannula 96%, temperature 99.3%, pain 6 on 1-10 scale. During assessment it is noted that the skin is cool and clammy. The nurse will make it a priority to:

A patient is admitted to the emergency department after sust…

A patient is admitted to the emergency department after sustaining abdominal injuries and a broken femur from a motor vehicle accident. The patient is pale, diaphoretic, and is not talking coherently. Vital signs upon admission are temperature 98.0 F, heart rate 130 beats/minute, respiratory rate 34 breaths/minute, blood pressure 80/50. The healthcare provider suspects which type of shock?