CCRN Nursing Exam Prep - Adult Critical Care

Category - Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse Test Prep

The nurse is treating a 57 year old male who has been brought into the ER with severe Hypovolemic shock. The nurse would anticipate the doctor writing orders for:
  1. A fluid restriction of no more than 1.5 L of fluid per day.
  2. Strict measurement of the patient’s intake and output.
  3. Rapid infusion of IV fluids.
  4. Insertion of a foley catheter.
Explanation
Answer: C- The nurse would anticipate an order for infusing IV fluids. Hypovolemic shock is an emergent situation and needs to be treated with IV fluids.
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