A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced hypovolemic shock. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse perform to obtain additional information about the client's condition?

Question

A) Obtain pH level of urine.
B) Obtain hemoglobin level.
C) Obtain serum electrolyte levels.
D) Obtain blood sugar level.

Answer 1

C
Feedback:
To obtain additional information about the condition of the client with hypovolemic shock, the nurse should obtain the serum electrolyte levels of the client. The nurse need not obtain the pH level of urine, the hemoglobin level, or the blood sugar level of the client while assessing for hypovolemic shock.