Arterial Procedures,especially Those That Involve the Aorta,may Place the Patient

Arterial procedures,especially those that involve the aorta,may place the patient at risk for significant blood loss.A nursing diagnosis related to the care of patients undergoing vascular surgery is risk for deficient fluid volume related to loss of body fluids,with a nursing outcome stated as,"Fluid balance will be maintained as evidenced by postoperative pulses equivalent to preoperative level,hourly urine output of at least 30 mL,and good skin turgor." Select all the nursing interventions that are appropriate to this outcome.

A) Initiate autotransfusion or use of an autologous blood salvage unit as required.
B) Confirm the availability of ordered blood-replacement products.
C) Monitor and record ongoing estimation of blood loss.
D) Provide the anesthesia provider with a fluid warmer.

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