What type of product would a physician most likely order for a client to treat hypovolemic shock?
a. 0.9% normal saline c. nasoenteric feeding
b. oral rehydration fluid d. hypotonic IV fluid
A
Commonly prescribed fluids for hypovolemic shock include Lactated Ringers (LR) or normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride), which not only help correct the volume loss, but also help with electrolyte replacement.
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