Your client is in shock. You are to assess this client for inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues. What is the first sign you will observe in the initial stages of shock?
A) Cyanosis
B) Decreased respiratory rate
C) Altered cerebral function
D) Increased body temperature

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Altered cerebral function is often the first sign of inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues during the initial stages of shock. This occurs because the brain is highly sensitive to changes in oxygen levels, leading to symptoms such as confusion, agitation, or lethargy.

Your Client Is in Shock