What would be priority interventions to restore intravascular volume to the patient suffering from Hypovolemic shock?
  1. Administer respiratory treatments and oxygen to maintain patent airway and easier breathing.
  2. Administer large bore intravenous catheters in both the right and left antecubital vein.
  3. Insert a foley catheter to monitor the urinary output.
  4. Take vital signs every 15 minutes.
Explanation
Answer: B - The nurse should insert large bore intravenous catheters in each arm for rapid infusion of fluids. The patient in Hypovolemic shock may need rapid fluid resuscitation.
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