Question

Shock is a clinical syndrome that is a result of inadequate tissue perfusion that creates imbalance between the delivery of and the requirements for oxygen that support cell health. Signs and symptoms of excess fluid volume or inadequate tissue perfusion characterize heart failure.

Address the Following:

• Describe the differences in the nursing management for hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock, and heart failure.

Answer 1

Hypovolemic shock	Cardiogenic shock	Heart failure
Increase intravascular volume Immediately control bleeding Provide blood transfusion Provide intravenous solutions Correct electrolyte imbalance Provide oxygen therapy	Provide oxygen therapy Administer cardiac drugs Increase heart pumping by administering meditations like dopamine, dobutamine, epinephrine, nor epinephrine	Promote activity according to the tolerance levels of the patient Closely managing fluid volume Controlling anxiety Minimizing powerlessness