Question 316 · LEK · Shock
Proper treatment of a patient in shock involves all the procedures described below, except:
- A. restore the normal intravascular blood volume.
- B. eliminate or treat the underlying cause of shock.
- C. use vasoconstrictors without the need for fluid transfusion.
- D. treat oliguria and anuria.
- E. treat respiratory disturbances through appropriate oxygenation.
Hint
Consider what must precede or accompany vasopressors in most types of shock, especially hypovolaemic shock.
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