A patient in hypovolemic shock is receiving an intravenous ...

[yoooooman]

A patient in hypovolemic shock is receiving an intravenous colloid solution (plasma expander). Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that the infusion rate should be reduced?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. prothrombin time of 13.5 seconds
  2. jugular vein distention
  3. tenting of the skin
  4. increased central venous pressure
  5. auscultation of crackles and wheezes

Question 2

A patient is to receive nitroglycerin (Tridil) 10 mcg/min. The medication strength is 50 mg/250 mL. The IV rate should be ________________ mL/min.
 
  Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

[nanny]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,4,5

Jugular vein distention, increased central venous pressure, and crackles and wheezes indicate circulatory overload and pulmonary edema. The rate of infusion would be slowed and the physician notified. A prothrombin time of 13.5 seconds is within normal range. Tenting of the skin would indicate dehydration and the need for more fluid replacement.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

[yoooooman]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[juliaf]

Excellent