Nurses’ Performance Regarding Care of Patients with Hypovolemic Shock: Suggested Guideline

Abstract

Hypovolemic shock is a clinical syndrome of inadequate tissue perfusion; it results in a decreased supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells. The body responds initially by activating numerous compensatory mechanisms to improve cellular perfusion. If this mechanism fails, shock leads to widespread cellular necrosis, multiple organ dysfunction and failure then death (Potter, et al. 2017) Aim of the study: This study aims to assess nurse's performance regarding care of patient with hypovolemic shock through the following: 1- Assessment of nurse’s level of knowledge regarding care of patients with hypovolemic shock. 2- Assessment of nurse’s level of practice regarding care of patients with hypovolemic shock. 3- Development of suggested nursing guideline regarding care of patients with hypovolemic shock. Research question: 1- What are the nurse’s levels of performance regarding care of patients with hypovolemic shock