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lracut11

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What is the primary treatment for a client who is in hypovolemic shock?
 
  a. administration of epinephrine and diphenhydramine hydrochloride
  b. antibiotic therapy
  c. emergency coronary bypass surgery
  d. fluid replacement

Question 2

A client has second- and third-degree burns to the legs and feet. The nurse assesses the client has an increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and cool and clammy skin. The nurse should recognize this client is in what type of shock?
 
  a. anaphylactic c. hypovolemic
  b. cardiogenic d. toxic


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InfiniteSteez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Shock, a condition of profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion and inadequate circulation to the vital organs, must be recognized and immediately treated. Hypovolemic shock is easily recognizable when bleeding is external but more difficult when the bleeding is internal. The primary treatment for a client who is in hypovolemic shock is fluid replacement.

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Shock, a condition of profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion and inadequate circulation to the vital organs, must be recognized and immediately treated. Hypovolemic shock is easily recognizable when bleeding is external but more difficult when the bleeding is internal.


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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