Question

A nurse on a postpartum unit is caring for a client who is experiencing hypovolemic shock. After notifying the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

a) massage the clients fundus
B) insert an indwelling urinary catheter
C) administer oxygen at 10 L/ min
D) Elevate the clients right hip

Answer 1

In the case of a nurse caring for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock, the next action after notifying the provider should be to administer oxygen at 10 L/min (Option C).

Step-by-step explanation:

In the case of a nurse caring for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock, the next action after notifying the provider should be to administer oxygen at 10 L/min (Option C). Hypovolemic shock is caused by excessive loss of blood volume, and oxygen administration helps to improve tissue oxygenation. Massage of the client's fundus (Option A) and insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter (Option B) are not immediate priorities in the management of hypovolemic shock. Elevating the client's right hip (Option D) is not indicated in this situation.