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schs14

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An infusion of nitroglycerine has been ordered by the critical care health care provider in the treatment of a patient who has been admitted to the intensive care unit in a state of shock.
 
  The nurse should anticipate that this patient is likely experiencing what type of shock?
  A) Neurogenic shock
  B) Septic shock
  C) Anaphylactic shock
  D) Cardiogenic shock

Question 2

An elderly female patient with severe dehydration has been admitted to the critical care unit and is being treated for hypovolemic shock through aggressive fluid resuscitation. How should the nurse on the unit ideally position this patient?
 
  A) In the Trendelenburg position
  B) In the high Fowler's position
  C) Supine with her feet slightly elevated
  D) With the head of the bed between 30 and 45 degrees


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mtmmmmmk

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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