The ICU nurse is caring for a patient in hypovolemic shock. What is a serious complication the nurse knows to monitor the patient for?
A) Anaphylaxis
B) Decreased oxygen consumption
C) Abdominal compartment syndrome
D) Decreased serum osmolality
Ans: C
Feedback: Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a serious complication that may occur when large volumes of fluid are administered. Option A is incorrect; the scenario does not describe an antigen-antibody reaction of any type. Option B is incorrect; decreased oxygen consumption by the body is not a concern in hypovolemic shock. Option D is incorrect; with a decrease in fluids in the intravascular space, increased serum osmolality would occur.
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