Managing Hypovolemic Shock: A Focus on Fluid Resuscitation

Managing Hypovolemic Shock: A Focus on Fluid Resuscitation is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/28
Course Originally Released On: 04/01/25

Overview:
This course provides nurses with a review of the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management of hypovolemic shock due to blood loss.

Goals and Learning Outcomes:
Hypovolemic shock can be life-threatening in trauma situations. Blood loss remains the leading cause of preventable death in the first 24 hours of admission after a traumatic injury (McQuillan & Makic, 2020). This course focuses on the management of hypovolemic shock related to acute blood loss. Pathophysiology, symptoms, and management are reviewed with a focus on appropriate fluid resuscitation.

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology behind hypovolemic shock and associated symptoms and complications.
• Identify strategies for the initial management of a patient in hypovolemic shock due to blood loss.
• Recall appropriate management strategies and care considerations when administering fluid resuscitation to a patient in hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock.