Mr. Thompson, a 70-year-old male post-myocardial infarction, is at risk for decreased cardiac output. Identify the assessment findings indicating he has a reduced cardiac output.

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation. Which assessment findings should the nurse recognize as red flag warning signs of a potentially serious ventilator-related complication? Select all that apply.

The nurse has received the following provider orders for a patient in cardiogenic shock with a blood pressure of 70/35 mm Hg. Which order should the nurse question?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been mechanically ventilated for 3 days. The patient suddenly develops increased oxygen requirements, asymmetric chest rise, subcutaneous emphysema, and a drop in blood pressure. The patient is afebrile and has no increase in white blood cell count. Which type of ventilator-associated event should the nurse suspect?

The nurse has received the following provider orders for a patient in cardiogenic shock with a blood pressure of 70/35 mm Hg. Which order should the nurse implement first?

Match the type of cardiomyopathy with the description of the underlying issue

A patient is experiencing chest discomfort. What findings does the nurse see as concerning for a myocardial infarction (MI)?

An 88-year-old man with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and osteoarthritis presents for routine follow-up. He reports increased fatigue but denies shortness of breath, dysuria, or lower extremity swelling.• Medications:   Lisinopril 10 mg daily   Metformin 1000 mg BID   Ibuprofen 400 mg TID for arthritis pain (started 6 months ago)• Physical Exam:   BP: 128/76 mmHg   HR: 78 bpm   Extremities: No edemaLaboratory Findings:• Serum Creatinine: Increased from 1.1 to 1.8 mg/dL (over 6 months)• BUN: Elevated at 32 mg/dL• GFR: Estimated at 45 mL/min• Potassium: 4.9 mEq/L• Glucose: Controlled at 120 mg/dL fastingWhat is the primary concern in this patient’s case?

A 35-year-old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria and urinary urgency for the past 2 days. She denies fever, chills, or flank pain. She also denies any history of recurrent UTIs or recent antibiotic use. She has a sulfa drug allergy. Her vitals are BP 120/78 mmHg, HR 78 bpm, Temp 98.6°F. On physical exam, she has no tenderness to her abdomen or CVA bilaterally but has suprapubic tenderness. A Point-of-Care Urinalysis was completed, which resulted in positive leukocyte esterase and nitrites with moderate bacteria. Based on the urinalysis findings and clinical presentation, what is the best initial treatment?

An 80-year-old woman is brought to the clinic by her daughter due to increasing confusion, dry mouth, and difficulty urinating over the past 3 days. She has also experienced new-onset constipation and blurry vision.• Medical History: Hypertension, overactive bladder, insomnia• Medications:   Amitriptyline 25 mg nightly (for neuropathic pain)   Oxybutynin 5 mg BID (for overactive bladder)   Diphenhydramine 50 mg nightly (for sleep)• Physical Exam:   BP: 128/76 mmHg, HR: 94 bpm   Pupils: Dilated and sluggish reaction to light   Mucous membranes: Dry   Bladder: Palpable, distendedWhich of the following is suspected as the underlying cause of this patient’s clinical presentation?