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A patient who is being treated for hypovolemic shock is in an acutely ill state and unable to take food or fluids by mouth.
 
  The nurse knows that the patient's nutritional needs should not be neglected, however, and should advocate for which of the following?
  A) The initiation of total parenteral nutrition when the patient's condition stabilizes
  B) The initiation of parenteral or enteral nutritional support as soon as possible
  C) Administration of colloids in order to meet the patient's short-term nutritional needs
  D) Addition of multivitamins to the patient's intravenous solution

Question 2

A patient in shock has been started on a dobutamine infusion in the intensive care unit. The nurse knows that the infusion rate will be constantly adjusted to maximize therapeutic effect.
 
  Changes to the infusion rate of this vasoactive medication will be primarily based on what assessment finding?
  A) Mean arterial pressure (MAP)
  B) Arterial blood gasses (ABGs)
  C) Fluid balance
  D) Level of consciousness


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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


audragclark

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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