Serious Hemorrhaging Has Resulted in the Patient Experiencing a Fluid

question 13

Multiple Choice

Serious hemorrhaging has resulted in the patient experiencing a fluid and electrolyte imbalance.How should the nurse respond?

• A)Initiate intravenous (IV)therapy.
• B)Order blood for transfusions.
• C)Remove and reapply any dressings.
• D)Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.

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Definitions:

Collective Unconscious

A concept in Jungian psychology referring to the part of the unconscious mind that is shared among beings of the same species containing universal experiences.

Archetypes

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