A patient is admitted to the ER with multiple gunshot wounds.The nurse understands that the initial treatment includes:

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Administering IV fluids is the priority initial treatment for a patient with gunshot wounds. This is because the patient may have lost a significant amount of blood and fluids, and IV fluids can help replace and maintain the fluid volume and blood pressure. Enteral nutrition and PPN (partial parenteral nutrition) may be initiated later on, after stabilization of the patient. Referral to the dietitian is also important, but it is not an initial treatment priority in this emergency situation.

A Patient Is Admitted to the ER with Multiple Gunshot