When Caring for the Patient with Upper GI Bleeding,the Nurse

question 21

Multiple Choice

When caring for the patient with upper GI bleeding,the nurse assesses for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Severity of blood loss
• B) Hemodynamic stability
• C) Vital signs every 30 minutes
• D) Signs of hypervolemic shock
• E) Necessity for fluid resuscitation

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