A 16-year-old client was brought to the emergency department after a vehicular accident. The client's blood pressure is 105/58 mmHg, and further physical assessment reveals a ruptured spleen. With all this information, the nurse should assess the client for an early sign of decreased arterial pressure, such as?

A Decreased peripheral pulse.

explanation

This is a reflection of decreased cardiac output and a decreased arterial pressure resulting from hypovolemia.