A patient who is being treated for hypovolemic shock is in an acutely ill state and unable to take food or fluids by mouth
The nurse knows that the patient's nutritional needs should not be neglected, however, and should advocate for which of the following?
A) The initiation of total parenteral nutrition when the patient's condition stabilizes
B) The initiation of parenteral or enteral nutritional support as soon as possible
C) Administration of colloids in order to meet the patient's short-term nutritional needs
D) Addition of multivitamins to the patient's intravenous solution
B
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a. 6-month old, respiratory rate of 42 breaths/min b. 2-year-old, respiratory rate of 39 breaths/min c. Preschooler, respiratory rate of 26 breaths/min d. School-aged child, respiratory rate of 38 breaths/min
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