The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing shock. Which fluid replacement agents does the nurse anticipate will be used when providing care? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Crystalloids
2. Colloids
3. Water
4. Blood products
5. Oral hydration products
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Rationale 1: Fluid replacement agents may be categorized as blood products, colloids, or crystalloids. Colloid and crystalloid infusions are often used when up to one-third of an adult's blood volume is lost.
Rationale 2: Fluid replacement agents may be categorized as blood products, colloids, or crystalloids. Colloid and crystalloid infusions are often used when up to one-third of an adult's blood volume is lost.
Rationale 3: Oral fluids, such as hydration products, are not used to treat shock.
Rationale 4: Fluid replacement agents may be categorized as blood products, colloids, or crystalloids. Colloid and crystalloid infusions are often used when up to one-third of an adult's blood volume is lost.
Rationale 5: Oral fluids, such as hydration products, are not used to treat shock.
Global Rationale: Fluid replacement agents may be categorized as blood products, colloids, or crystalloids. Colloid and crystalloid infusions are often used when up to one-third of an adult's blood volume is lost. Oral fluids, such as water and other hydration products, are not used to treat shock.
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