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, Whenever a pt is hemorrhaging—
whether externally or internally—a
loss of circulating blood results in a
fluid volume deficit & decreased
Fluid cardiac output. Therefore, fluid
Management of replacement is imperative to maintain
hypovolemic circulation.
Shock?
Typically, two large-gauge IV
catheters are inserted, preferably in
an uninjured extremity, to provide a
means for fluid & blood replacement.
· Replacement fluids may include
isotonic electrolyte solutions (e.g.,
lactated Ringer's, normal saline),
Fluid colloids, & blood component therapy.
Management of
hypovolemic Packed RBC are infused when there is
Shock? massive blood loss, which may also
necessitate transfusion of other blood
components, including platelets &
clotting factors.
, Precautions to take in order to avoid
injury include:
· For prisoners, the hand or ankle
restraint (handcuff) is never released,
& a guard is always present in the
room.
· Nonrestraint techniques should be
Violence in the tried when possible—e.g., talking w/
ED the pt, minimizing environmental
stimulation.
·
Pts from prison & those who are under
guard need to be handcuffed to the
bed & appropriately assessed to
ensure the safety of hospital staff &
other pts.
Allow family to be present!
The family is kept informed about
where the pt is, how he or she is
Family Focused
doing, & the care that is being given.
Interventions
Encouraging family members to stay
w/ the pt, when possible, also helps
allay their anxieties.
Guide 2025 Update
COMPREHENSIVE FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS and verified
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accurate answers | already graded
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Terms in this set (49)
, Whenever a pt is hemorrhaging—
whether externally or internally—a
loss of circulating blood results in a
fluid volume deficit & decreased
Fluid cardiac output. Therefore, fluid
Management of replacement is imperative to maintain
hypovolemic circulation.
Shock?
Typically, two large-gauge IV
catheters are inserted, preferably in
an uninjured extremity, to provide a
means for fluid & blood replacement.
· Replacement fluids may include
isotonic electrolyte solutions (e.g.,
lactated Ringer's, normal saline),
Fluid colloids, & blood component therapy.
Management of
hypovolemic Packed RBC are infused when there is
Shock? massive blood loss, which may also
necessitate transfusion of other blood
components, including platelets &
clotting factors.
, Precautions to take in order to avoid
injury include:
· For prisoners, the hand or ankle
restraint (handcuff) is never released,
& a guard is always present in the
room.
· Nonrestraint techniques should be
Violence in the tried when possible—e.g., talking w/
ED the pt, minimizing environmental
stimulation.
·
Pts from prison & those who are under
guard need to be handcuffed to the
bed & appropriately assessed to
ensure the safety of hospital staff &
other pts.
Allow family to be present!
The family is kept informed about
where the pt is, how he or she is
Family Focused
doing, & the care that is being given.
Interventions
Encouraging family members to stay
w/ the pt, when possible, also helps
allay their anxieties.
