The nurse is caring for a client admitted following a motor…
The nurse is caring for a client admitted following a motor vehicle crash. The provider orders the rapid administration of 6 units of packed red blood cells and 6 units of fresh frozen plasma due to hemodynamic instability. To prevent complications, what are the priority nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
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The nurse is caring for a client who has a diminished level of consciousness and who is mechanically ventilated. While performing endotracheal suctioning, the client reaches up in an attempt to grab the suction catheter. What is the best interpretation by the nurse?
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A client is admitted to the cardiac care unit with an acute anterior myocardial infarction. The nurse assesses the client to be diaphoretic and tachypneic, with bilateral crackles throughout both lung fields. Following insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter by the physician, which hemodynamic values is the nurse most likely to assess?
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