Anaphylactic shock.

Anaphylactic shock.

Question 1

A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock. Which information should the nurse include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is usually:

a. Mild
b. Immediate and life threatening
c. Delayed by several hours
d. Delayed by 24 hours

Question 2

A nurse is planning care for a patient in shock. Which principle should the nurse remember? During shock states, glucose uptake is usually:

a. Enhanced
b. Normal
c. Impaired
d. Energy intensive