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