Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The nurse who is caring for a woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum.Would expect the initial treatment to involve what?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct initial treatment would involve intravenous (IV) therapy to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances. This is essential in cases of severe dehydration or electrolyte disturbances. IV therapy allows for rapid rehydration and correction of imbalances, ensuring proper organ function. Enteral nutrition (Choice B) would come after stabilizing the patient's fluid and electrolyte status. Corticosteroids (Choice C) are not typically used as initial treatment unless specific conditions warrant their use. Antiemetic medication (Choice D) is important in managing symptoms but should not take precedence over correcting fluid and electrolyte imbalances.