A Patient Has Been Admitted with Hypovolemic Shock Due to Traumatic

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with hypovolemic shock due to traumatic blood loss.Which nursing measure can best facilitate the administration of large volumes of fluid?

• A) Inserting a large-diameter peripheral intravenous catheter
• B) Positioning the patient in the Trendelenburg position
• C) Encouraging the patient to drink at least 240 mL of fluid each hour
• D) Administering intravenous fluids under pressure with a pressure bag

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