A Client in Severe Shock Is Ordered to Receive Dextran

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client in severe shock is ordered to receive dextran as a volume expander. This type of fluid known as a:

• A) lipid.
• B) crystalloid.
• C) colloid.
• D) blood product.

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Definitions:

Otitis Externa

An inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal, often referred to as "swimmer's ear."

Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information so that it makes sense.

Sensory Information

Data that is perceived by the sensory organs, such as eyes, ears, skin, and then processed by the brain to make sense of the environment.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about oneself, one’s surroundings, and one’s thoughts and feelings.