ANSWER: The shock syndrome is a pathway involving a variety of pathologic processes that may be categorized as four stages: initial, compensatory, progressive, and refractory. The characteristics of the client shows that, the patient is in progressive stage of shock.
The characteristic of progressive stage of shock includes
Ø Metabolic acidosis
Ø Respiratory acidosis
Ø Cool and clammy skin
Ø Altered level of consciousness
Ø Pallor
Ø Electrolyte imbalance
Ø Irregular tachyarrhythmias
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