Recognizing and Treating Five Shock States Course (April 09, 2021 - April 30, 2024)
Recognizing and Treating Five Shock States Course is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 04/09/2021
Date of Most Recent Review: 4/9/2021
Course Termination/ Update Date : 04/30/2024
Description:
Hypotension (systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg) is often considered the defining hallmark of shock, but it can also be a late or deceptive sign. Therefore, other signs and symptoms must be identified early to detect and respond to a patient’s deteriorating state before irreversible shock ensues. The pathophysiologic process of shock is complicated, which makes nursing management challenging. An understanding of the pathophysiology, aspects of diagnosis, and effective interventions are crucial to patient survival. Knowledge of the different states of shock and evidenced-based interventions is important for nurses as they play a vital role in promoting timely detection and treatment. Such knowledge can help the clinical nurse promote care that is based on the latest guidelines.
Learning Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify changes in circulation, perfusion, and cellular function that take place during shock.
• Differentiate five subtypes and four stages of shock.
• List evidence-based nursing guidelines for the identification and treatment of shock states.