THE PATIENT IN HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK IN THE ER

The clinical scenario below, shows a patient in Hypovolemic Shock.
An assessment reveals:
- decrease in oxygen saturation

        - decrease in BP, cool, clammy skin
     - rapid respirations and heart rate 
      - decreased level of consciousness

The above patient is in possible sepsis. There is abdominal tenderness
and redness at the wound site. High fever and increased respirations are
also noted on assessment. The doctor's orders include lab values :
( WBCs, ABG, electrolytes and PT/ PTT ).

Dear nurses,

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Sessions 43
Hypovolemic Shock  

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Updated 5/23