Discrediting independent press, creating propaganda funnels and creating alternative realities can all be grouped into this political strategy for totalitarians to take power…. (It can also be considered the “Firehose of Falsehood)
Read DetailsA 62-year-old male with septic shock has been receiving maximum life support for the past 48 hours. The nurse is evaluating the patient’s condition. Which of the following findings indicate the client has entered the Refractory Stage of shock? (Select All That Apply)
Read DetailsA nurse is caring for a patient who has sustained a traumatic brain injury and has an external ventricular drain (EVD) in place to monitor intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse observes that the patient’s ICP reading is 20 mm Hg from a previous value of 12 mm Hg. The nurse assesses the patient and notes their sedation level, alignment, positioning, and lab results. All are within normal range. The patient appears relaxed and comfortable and does not exhibit any posturing to stimuli. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Read DetailsA patient in the Intensive Care Unit is experiencing septic shock following a ruptured appendix. Despite aggressive fluid resuscitation with 3 liters of isotonic crystalloids, the patient’s blood pressure remains 82/46 (58). The healthcare provider decides to initiate a continuous intravenous vasopressor. Which statement best describes the clinical rationale for choosing Norepinephrine over Epinephrine as the first-line agent in this scenario?
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