A nurse may be asked to administer adrenergic drugs to clients ...

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A nurse may be asked to administer adrenergic drugs to clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hypovolemic shock
  B) Respiratory distress
  C) Severe hypertension
  D) Allergic reactions
  E) Cardiac arrest

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the different types of shock that may occur. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the information when the nurse identifies which of the following as a type of distributive shock? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Cardiogenic-obstructive shock
  B) Septic shock
  C) Hypovolemic shock
  D) Anaphylactic shock
  E) Neurogenic shock

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
A nurse may be asked to administer adrenergic drugs to clients with hypovolemic shock, respiratory distress, severe hypotension, allergic reactions, and cardiac arrest. These drugs would not be used to treat severe hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
Septic shock, anaphylactic shock, and neurogenic shock are types of distributive shock. Cardiogenic and hypovolemic are other types of shock.