Which is the priority nursing action when providing care to a pediatric client who is diagnosed with hypovolemic shock?
1. Assessing the cause of bleeding
2. Establishing an open airway and administering oxygen
3. Administering analgesics for pain control
4. Providing replacement of volume
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Explanation:
1. Airway patency and replacement of volume are priorities before assessing the cause of the bleeding.
2. Airway patency and oxygen delivery (breathing) are always first in the treatment for a client with health concerns.
3. Pain would be a consideration but would not be attended to as a first priority.
4. Replacement of volume is vital but would follow establishing airway and breathing.
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