The paramedics are transporting to the emergency department a patient who is experiencing shock. What will the nurse prepare in anticipation of the patient's arrival?
1. Cardiac monitor
2. Pulse oximeter
3. Oxygen
4. Whole blood
5. Dextran 40
1,2,3
Rationale 1: When treating shock, the patient should be immediately connected to a cardiac monitor.
Rationale 2: When treating shock, the patient should be immediately connected to a pulse oximeter.
Rationale 3: Unless contraindicated, oxygen is administered via a nonrebreather mask.
Rationale 4: The use of whole blood will be decided after the type of shock is determined.
Rationale 5: The use of dextran 40 will be decided after the type of shock is determined.
Global Rationale: When treating shock, the patient should be immediately connected to a cardiac monitor and a pulse oximeter. Unless contraindicated, oxygen is administered via a nonrebreather mask. The use of whole blood will be decided after the type of shock is determined. The use of dextran 40 will be decided after the type of shock is determined.
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