When caring for a postsurgical patient, the nurse observes that the client has hemorrhaged and is in hypovolemic shock. Which nursing intervention will manage and minimize hemorrhage and shock? a) Reinforcing dressing or applying pressure if bleeding is frank b) Monitoring vital signs every 15 minutes c) Elevating the head of the bed d) Encouraging the patient to breathe deeply
When caring for a postsurgical patient, the nurse observes that the client has hemorrhaged and is in hypovolemic shock. Which nursing intervention will manage and minimize hemorrhage and shock?
a) Reinforcing dressing or applying pressure if bleeding is frank
b) Monitoring vital signs every 15 minutes
c) Elevating the head of the bed
d) Encouraging the patient to breathe deeply