Following an injury that led to hypovolemic shock, a child is being treated in the emergency department. Which treatment measures would be given the highest priority for this child with hypovolemic shock?
1. Assess the cause of bleeding.
2. Establish an open airway and administer oxygen.
3. Administer analgesics for control of pain.
4. Provide replacement of volume.
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Rationale 1: Airway patency and replacement of volume are priorities before assessing the cause of the bleeding.
Rationale 2: Airway patency and oxygen delivery (breathing) are always first in the treatment for a client with health concerns.
Rationale 3: Pain would be a consideration but would not be attended to as a first priority.
Rationale 4: Replacement of volume is vital but would follow establishing airway and breathing.
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