The nurse is caring for a client who has suffered a severe trauma with pelvic and femur fractures. Because the injuries may lead to shock the nurse plans for which of the following?
A)
application of femur and pelvic splints
B)
multiple transfusions
C)
endotracheal intubation
D)
pneumatic antishock garment (PASG)
D
Explanation:
A)
PASG, or MAST trousers, stabilize the pelvic and femoral fractures and raise the blood pressure, providing for rapid treatment of shock. Splints would not improve shock. Options B and D may be needed if other complications are present.
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B)
PASG, or MAST trousers, stabilize the pelvic and femoral fractures and raise the blood pressure, providing for rapid treatment of shock. Splints would not improve shock. Options B and D may be needed if other complications are present.
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Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
PASG, or MAST trousers, stabilize the pelvic and femoral fractures and raise the blood pressure, providing for rapid treatment of shock. Splints would not improve shock. Options B and D may be needed if other complications are present.
Application
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
PASG, or MAST trousers, stabilize the pelvic and femoral fractures and raise the blood pressure, providing for rapid treatment of shock. Splints would not improve shock. Options B and D may be needed if other complications are present.
Application
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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