A patient with severe acute pancreatitis has the following vital signs after fluid resuscitation: BP 84/53 mm Hg and HR 61 bpm. What should the nurse consider as the next step of care for this patient?

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1. If the patient's fluid status does not improve or worsens, consider hypovolemic shock.
2. This patient's fluid status is low. A diuretic would cause a further loss of fluid and would not be the next step of care for this patient.
3. The patient's blood pressure is low. An antihypertensive would not be the next step of care for this patient.
4. The administration of an electrolyte replacement would not be indicated unless laboratory data supports the need. This would not be the next step of care for this patient.

A Patient with Severe Acute Pancreatitis Has the Following Vital