TCRN REVIEW - CHALLENGE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/25 A+ GRADE, Exams of Nursing

TCRN REVIEW - CHALLENGE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/25 A+ GRADE Fluid resuscitation is undertaken for the patient in late, decompensatory hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings indicates that this treatment is having its intended effect? An elevation in the: A. Pulse pressure B. Urinary output C. Respiratory rate D. Serum lactate levels - ANS-✔✔B A decrease in urinary output is associated with decompensatory hypovolemic shock, therefore an increase in this parameter is an indication of successful treatment. Pulse pressure, respiratory rate and serum lactate levels all increase with decompensatory shock, therefore an elevation in these levels is not associated with successful treatment. A patient receives 2 units of whole blood during the resuscitation phase of trauma. When documenting intake for the resuscitation, the trauma