The patient’s potassium level is currently 3.0 mEq/L. The nu…
The patient’s potassium level is currently 3.0 mEq/L. The nurse receives an order for potassium replacement prior to starting the protocol. The nurse looks at the cardiac monitor, and expects to see the presence of a [BLANK-1] after the T-wave. Conversely, if the patient had presented with hyperkalemia (high potassium), the nurse would likely see [BLANK-2] T-waves.
Read DetailsThe provider orders an endoscopy. While waiting for the diag…
The provider orders an endoscopy. While waiting for the diagnostic study to be performed, the physician orders Glucagon 1 mg IVP in an attempt to dislodge the food bolus. The nurse knows the purpose of glucagon administration is to:
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A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Thirty minutes into the transfusion, the client develops acute dyspnea, hypertension, bounding pulses, and bilateral crackles on lung auscultation. Oxygen saturation has decreased from 96% to 88%. Which is the priority nursing intervention?
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