For which of the following patients directed coughing might…
For which of the following patients directed coughing might be contraindicated?1. Patient with poor coronary artery perfusion2. Postoperative upper-abdominal surgery patient3. Long-term care patient with retained secretions4. Patient with an acute unstable spinal injury
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A woman experiencing severe preeclampsia has been receiving magnesium sulfate by intravenous infusion for 8 hours. She received a loading dose of 4 grams, followed by maintenance dose at 1 gm/hr. She has maintenance IV fluids of LR at 75ml/hr. The nurse assesses the client and documents the following findings: Temperature of 37.1° C Pulse rate of 96 beats per minute Respiratory rate of 19 breaths per minute with clear bilateral lung sounds O2 Sats 97% BP of 162/112 mm Hg with a repeat BP of 165/102 after 15 minutes 3+ DTRs with no ankle clonus The nurse calls the provider with an update. The nurse should anticipate an order for which medication?
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