A nurse is evaluating the plan of care during a postoperative visit for a client who had a retinal reattachment procedure. Which of the following statements indicates the client is following the instructions in the plan of care?

A. Isolated: This term refers to something that is separate or distinct. Confusion and agitation in a client are not typically isolated but can be part of a broader clinical picture.

B. Permanent: These manifestations are not typically permanent and can often be reversed with appropriate interventions.

C. Reversible: Confusion and agitation in a client are often reversible and can be due to various factors such as medications, infections, metabolic disturbances, or other medical conditions. Identifying and addressing the underlying cause can often restore the client to their baseline mental status.

D. Unique: While every individual's presentation may have unique aspects, confusion and agitation are not considered unique manifestations in the context of acute changes in mental status. They are common symptoms that can occur due to a variety of reasons and are not exclusive to any particular condition.

A. The client develops bradycardia and bradypnea: Bradycardia (slow heart rate) and bradypnea (slow breathing rate) may indicate a slowing down of bodily functions but are not typical manifestations of postoperative shock. In postoperative shock, the body's compensatory mechanisms often lead to tachycardia (rapid heart rate) and tachypnea (rapid breathing rate) as the body tries to maintain perfusion.

B. The client has metabolic alkalosis and warm extremities: Metabolic alkalosis and warm extremities are not typically associated with postoperative shock. In shock, metabolic acidosis is more common due to tissue hypoperfusion, and extremities may become cool due to peripheral vasoconstriction as the body attempts to shunt blood to vital organs.

C. The client has hypertension and anuria: Hypertension (high blood pressure) and anuria (lack of urine output) are not indicative of postoperative shock. In shock, blood pressure typically decreases (hypotension), and oliguria or anuria may occur due to decreased renal perfusion.

D. The client has hypotension and is confused: This is the correct answer. Hypotension (low blood pressure) is a hallmark sign of shock, indicating inadequate tissue perfusion. Confusion may occur due to cerebral hypoperfusion and inadequate oxygen delivery to the brain. Confusion is a late sign of shock and indicates severe compromise of organ perfusion.