A Patient Is Admitted After Collapsing at the End of a Summer

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted after collapsing at the end of a summer marathon.The patient is lethargic,with a heart rate of 110 beats/min,respiratory rate of 30 breaths/min,and a blood pressure of 78/46 mm Hg.The nurse anticipates administering which therapeutic intervention?

• A) Human albumin infusion
• B) Hypotonic saline solution
• C) Lactated Ringer's bolus
• D) Packed red blood cells

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