RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1472 of 2368

A client with an infection shows early signs of shock. Which action should the nurse take immediately?

  1. Restrict IV fluids to prevent overload
  2. Administer oxygen to keep the oxygen saturation above 90%
  3. Hold the antibiotic until the blood cultures are final
  4. Record vital signs again in four hours
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Correct answer: Administer oxygen to keep the oxygen saturation above 90%

Early signs of shock call for oxygen right away, with antibiotics given within an hour of diagnosis.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Infection: Implementing Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026