Case Study Question 1 A 72-year-old female patient is recove…
Case Study Question 1 A 72-year-old female patient is recovering on the telemetry unit after a cardiac catheterization. She was ambulating to the bathroom when she reported feeling lightheaded and weak. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the following: Vital signs: Blood pressure: 90/60 mmHg (down from 120/80 mmHg 1 hour ago) Heart rate: 115 bpm Respiratory rate: 24 breaths per minute SpO₂: 94% on room air The nurse observes a rapidly expanding hematoma and active bleeding at the groin site where the femoral artery was accessed. The telemetry monitor shows the following: Based on the patient’s condition, the nurse recognizes the patient is likely experiencing hypovolemic shock due to bleeding. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize, and why?