Hi,I am Dr. Prabhakar Koregol (Cardiologist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
I am doing an assignment for nursing on a patient who is 2 days post coronary artery bypass surgery and trying to determine if its hypovolemic shock or cardiogenic shock? He has a bP of 90/65, HR 138,RR 26, low temperature, pale, cool, and clammy to touch and is oliguria and has an So2 of 93%. Bloods suggest uncompensated metabolic acidosis and increased Na, increased urea, Hb low. Has 80mls/hr of fluids running IV. I need to place my nursing interventions based on these signs and symptoms. Thank you
hi, all the signs and symptoms that you have mentioned are that of hypovolemic shock, in addition a cvp ie central venous pressure will help to confirm it,it will be low in hypovolemia, you can icrease fluid to 120 ml per hour and can correct acidosis by sodium bicarbonate.
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Are The Symptoms Of Hypovolemic Shock?
hi, all the signs and symptoms that you have mentioned are that of hypovolemic shock, in addition a cvp ie central venous pressure will help to confirm it,it will be low in hypovolemia, you can icrease fluid to 120 ml per hour and can correct acidosis by sodium bicarbonate.