Question

IV fluid bolus 500 mL saline, pericardiocentesis or back to OR if immediately post-op:

A. Treatment for Hypovolemia
B. Management of Cardiac Tamponade
C. Protocol for Myocardial Infarction
D. Postoperative Care Guidelines

Answer 1

The treatment described in the question is most closely related to the management of cardiac tamponade.

Step-by-step explanation:

The treatment described in the question is most closely related to the management of cardiac tamponade. Cardiac tamponade is a condition where excess fluid, often blood, accumulates within the pericardial cavity and puts pressure on the heart, preventing it from fully relaxing and filling with blood. Pericardiocentesis, the insertion of drainage tubes into the pericardial cavity, is a common procedure used to remove the excess fluid and relieve the pressure on the heart. In cases where pericardiocentesis is not immediately available, the patient may need to be taken back to the operating room for further intervention.