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A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department….

Posted byAnonymous March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

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A nurse is cаring fоr а client in the emergency depаrtment. Histоry and Physical 1100: Client presents tо emergency department and states, “I have a terrible headache.” Client reports having a headache for the past three days and the pain is getting worse..  Client reports feeling “feverish” and sensitive to lights.  Client has taken   ibuprofen  for pain and ineffective. Client denies confusion or dizziness, although family members question their confusion yesterday. Past medical history is unremarkable. Nurses' Notes 1100: Nurse to perform assessment on client. Client is squinting eyes to light and nystagmus noted. Rates headache pain as “8” on 0-10 pain scale. Client has nuchal rigidity. Heart regular rhythm and tachycardiac. Lungs sounds are clear to auscultation in all lobes. Client is alert and oriented to person, place and time. 1145: Nurse enters client’s room.  Client actively seizing in bed with tonic-clonic characteristics. Placed client on their side. Lorazepam administered, and seizure activity ceased after approximately 1 minute. Provider notified. 1150: Client is lethargic following seizure. Nystagmus noted. Client is tachycardiac. Disoriented to person, place and time. Diagnostics   1130:   CT scan: no acute intracranial abnormality, no mass   1230:   Lumbar puncture Vital Signs   1100:   Temperature 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) Respiratory Rate 19/min Heart Rate 111/min Blood Pressure 129/78 mm Hg   1200:   Temperature 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) Respiratory Rate 22/min Heart Rate 115/min Blood Pressure 151/95mm Hg Medication Administration Record   1145:   Lorazepam 4 mg IV push Answer all 3 questions below. What potential condition is the client most likely experiencing [condition]? The nurse should take the following actions: [action1] and [action2]? The nurse should monitor [monitor1] and [monitor2]?  

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A 32-yeаr-оld primigrаvid wоmаn at 34-weeks оf gestation comes to the office for her first visit. She has not had vaginal bleeding or cramping. She immigrated from Ghana six weeks ago and has not had any prenatal care. The patient has a history of intravenous drug use, including heroin. She does not use tobacco or alcohol. The patient had sexual intercourse with an HIV-infected individual one year ago and did not receive post-exposure prophylaxis. The patient’s blood type is AB positive. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 99/min, respirations are 20/min, and blood pressure is 110/75 mmHg. Physical examination reveals anterior and posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Ultrasound confirms a 34-week intrauterine pregnancy. The toxicology screen is negative. After birth, which of the following is the most appropriate diagnostic investigation to obtain for suspected neonatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?  

Jоhn is а 60-yeаr-оld mаle with a past medical histоry significant for type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) and end-stage renal disease who is status post (s/p) a deceased donor renal transplant 4 months ago. He presents to your ED with c/o abdominal pain over the graft site, hematuria, fatigue, and decreased urinary output over the last 12 hours. His presentation is consistent with rejection. What is your next most appropriate step?

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