A postpartum patient is experiencing hypovolemic shock. What interventions can the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provision of IV fluids
b. Placement of an indwelling Foley catheter
c. Assessment of oxygen saturation
d. Administration of anticoagulants
e. Blood transfusion
ANS: A, B, C, E
Medical management for the patient experiencing hypovolemic shock includes stopping blood loss, giving IV fluids to maintain circulating volume and replace fluids, giving blood transfusions to replenish erythrocytes, and assessment of oxygen saturation. Anticoagulants would not be given.
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