NCLEX-RN QBank Subject: Nursing Fundamentals

NCLEX Quiz: Patient Positioning in Hypovolemic Shock

A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old patient diagnosed with hypovolemic shock due to severe hemorrhage. To promote optimal circulation, in which position should the nurse place the patient?

1. Supine with the legs elevated.

2. Trendelenburg.

3. Left side-lying with the head flat.

4. Sim’s position.

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May 31, 2024