A patient brought into the emergency department is diagnosed with shock. Which interventions should the nurse prepare to provide to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Raise the head of the bed.
b. Encourage sips of warm fluid.
c. Provide oxygen as prescribed.
d. Measure and record vital signs.
e. Provide IV fluids as prescribed.
ANS: C, D, E
Care of the patient in shock includes providing oxygen as prescribed, measuring and recording vital signs, and providing IV fluids as prescribed. A. The patient should be kept supine. B. The patient should be kept at nothing by mouth status until the need for surgery has been ruled out.
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