The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis demonstrating signs of hypovolemic shock.Which interventions will be included in this patient's plan of care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Patients with acute pancreatitis and hypovolemic shock require careful fluid management and monitoring of hemodynamic status. Monitoring pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (B) and central venous pressure (E) helps assess the patient's fluid status and guide fluid therapy. Administering several liters of intravenous fluids in the first few hours of treatment (C) is crucial for restoring circulating volume and preventing or treating hypovolemic shock. Administering high doses of potassium (A) without careful monitoring can be dangerous, especially in a fluid-compromised patient, and anticholinergic medications (D) are not indicated for the treatment of hypovolemic shock.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Acute Pancreatitis