BCEN CFRN Practice Question

The correct answer is fluid resuscitation with isotonic fluids, such as normal saline or lactated Ringer's solution. Starting fluid therapy with isotonic solutions helps rapidly restore intravascular volume and improve perfusion. Administering a glucose-containing solution may be useful later, but initial management should focus on addressing hypovolemia. Monitoring vital signs is important but is a secondary step after initiating fluid resuscitation. Antibiotic administration is not the initial priority unless there is a clear indication of bacterial infection.