The Following Orders Are Received for a Patient Who Has

question 31

Multiple Choice

The following orders are received for a patient who has vomited 1500 mL of bright-red blood.Which order will the nurse act on first?

• A) Infuse 1000 mL of lactated Ringer's solution.
• B) Administer IV famotidine 40 mg.
• C) Insert an NG tube,and connect it to suction.
• D) Type and crossmatch for 4 units of packed red blood cells.

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