The nurse is caring for a client who was orally intubated ye…
The nurse is caring for a client who was orally intubated yesterday for respiratory distress due to pneumonia. She is on AC mode. Her ventilator settings are: RR 14, FiO₂ 40%, PEEP 5 cm H₂O, VT 400 mL.While suctioning, you hear air escaping from around her mouth, and the ventilator alarm shows “low exhaled tidal volume.” The client appears anxious. Vital signs: HR 112, RR 26, SpO₂ 89%.Which action should the nurse perform first?
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A client with hypermagnesemia reports lethargy, nausea, and vomiting since this morning. The medical record indicates adequate renal function and normal sinus rhythm on the ECG. Which initial prescription should the nurse anticipate from the provider?
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