Hypovolemic shock

Question 1

What is hypovolemic shock

Answer 1

body goes into state of shock due to loss of fluid or blood volume

Question 2

Signs and symptoms

Answer 2

increased HR and BP
Thirst
Increased temp

Question 3

Aetiology

Answer 3

Whole blood loss
Interstitial fluid loss

Question 4

Nursing diagnoses

Answer 4

Decreased CO r/t excess fluid loss
Insufficient fluid volume r/t haemorrhage
ineffective tissue perfusion r/t decreased venous return from blood loss

Question 5

Assessments

Answer 5

ECG to monitor heart rhythm
Peripheral vascular assessment
GCS/AVUP

Question 6

Interventions

Answer 6

Encourage fluid
if pt vomiting admin prescribed antiemetics
Locate and control source of bleeding, dress wounds

Question 7

Rational for
Encourage fluid
if pt vomiting admin prescribed antiemetics
Locate and control source of bleeding, dress wounds

Answer 7

To restore fluid and rehydrate
To prevent further fluid loss
To prevent haemorrhage and restore homeostasis