A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:
A. Treating hypovolemia
B. Treating hypervolemia
C. Controlling the bleeding source
D. Treating shock and diagnosing the bleeding source
Answer: A
Explanation: A patient with an acute upper GI hemorrhage must be treated for hypovolemia and hemorrhagic shock. You as a nurse can't diagnose the problem. Controlling the bleeding may require surgery or intensive medical treatment
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