Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

The correct answer is initiating fluid resuscitation with crystalloids because the primary goal in hypovolemic shock is to restore circulating blood volume. This helps to improve tissue perfusion and stabilize hemodynamics. Monitoring urine output is important for assessing kidney function and the effectiveness of resuscitation but is not the immediate intervention needed. Administering vasopressors may be required if fluid resuscitation is inadequate, but it is not the initial step. Providing blood products is appropriate if there is significant blood loss, but starting with crystalloids is generally the initial approach.