You Are Caring for a Client Who Has an Order

question 13

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client who has an order to receive Hespan IV. The client asks you what this solution is for. What would be your best response?

• A) "This solution pulls fluid into the vascular space because your circulating volume is low."
• B) "This is a colloid solution used to replace blood."
• C) "Hespan is a solution used instead of a transfusion."
• D) "Hespan is artificial blood."

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Definitions:

Responsiveness

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Quantity

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