Question

a client is hemorrhaging following chest trauma. blood pressure is 74/52, pulse rate is 124 beats per minute, and respirations are 32 breaths per minute. a colloid solution is to be administered. the nurse assesses the fluid that is contraindicated in this situation is

Answer 1

synthetic colloid solution hydroxyethyl starch (HES)can make things WORSE

nurse CAN use other liquids like saltwater or a liquid called lactated ringers

Step-by-step explanation:

patient who is hemorrhaging following

chest trauma

low blood pressure

rapid pulse rate

increased respirations

hydroxyethyl starch (HES) IS used for

volume expansion

adverse effects :

impaired blood coagulation

renal dysfunction, especially in critically ill patients with bleeding.

consider alternatives : crystalloid solutions : normal saline or Lactated Ringer's solution

Lactated Ringer's injection is used to replace water and electrolyte loss in patients with low blood volume or low blood pressure. It is also used as an alkalinizing agent . ingredients: Sodium chloride 600 mg; sodium lactate, anhydrous 310 mg; potassium chloride 30 mg; calcium chloride, dihydrate 20 mg. The pH is 6.6