A 49-Yr-Old Man Has Been Admitted with Hypotension and Dehydration

question 21

Multiple Choice

A 49-yr-old man has been admitted with hypotension and dehydration after 3 days of nausea and vomiting. Which prescribed action will the nurse implement first?

• A)Insert a nasogastric (NG) tube.
• B)Infuse normal saline at 250 mL/hr.
• C)Administer IV ondansetron (Zofran).
• D)Provide oral care with moistened swabs.

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