Question 1
A patient with severe acute pancreatitis receives aggressive fluid replacement therapy. Which assessment finding indicates that management of this disorder has been effective?
◦ Reduced blood pressure
◦ Oxygen desaturation
◦ Decreasing hematocrit
◦ Elevated heart rate
Question 2
A patient with severe acute pancreatitis has the following vital signs after fluid resuscitation: BP 84/53 mm Hg and HR 61 bpm. What should the nurse consider as the next step of care for this patient?
◦ Prepare to administer diuretics.
◦ Question if an antihypertensive would be indicated.
◦ Prepare to administer potassium chloride.
◦ Assess for hypovolemic shock.