The nurse is caring for a client who has hypovolemic shock. After administering oxygen, what is the priority intervention for this client?

a. Administer an aminoglycoside.
b. Initiate a dopamine hydrochloride (Intro-pin) drip.
c. Administer crystalloid fluids.
d. Initiate an intravenous heparin drip.


C
IV therapy for fluid resuscitation is the primary intervention for hypovolemic shock. A dopamine hydrochloride drip is a secondary treatment if the client does not respond to fluids. Aminoglyco-sides and heparin are given to clients with septic shock.

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