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Title: A patient with severe acute pancreatitis has the following vital signs after fluid resuscitation: BP
Post by: Jendo on May 19, 2016
A patient with severe acute pancreatitis has the following vital signs after fluid resuscitation: BP 84/53 mm Hg and HR 61 bpm. What would the nurse consider as next steps of care for this patient?
1. Assess for hypovolemic shock.
2. Prepare to administer diuretics.
3. Question if an antihypertensive would be indicated.
4. Prepare to administer potassium chloride.


Title: Re: A patient with severe acute pancreatitis has the following vital signs after fluid resuscitation
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 11, 2016
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Title: Re: A patient with severe acute pancreatitis has the following vital signs after fluid resuscitation: BP
Post by: Jendo on Jun 11, 2016
WOW, that makes total sense, perfect explanation


Title: Re: A patient with severe acute pancreatitis has the following vital signs after fluid resuscitation: BP
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 17, 2016
Glad you liked it, good night!