A 48-year-old client in the intensive care unit (ICU) is rec…
A 48-year-old client in the intensive care unit (ICU) is receiving mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure. The interdisciplinary team anticipates that the client will require an artificial airway and ventilatory support for longer than 21 days. Which airway device should the nurse expect the provider to recommend?
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A client was admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after expressing suicidal ideation and was started on an antidepressant medication 7 days ago. During the morning assessment, the nurse notes that the client is more talkative, engages with others, and demonstrates increased energy. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority?
Read DetailsA 60-year-old patient with Graves’ disease is scheduled for…
A 60-year-old patient with Graves’ disease is scheduled for a thyroidectomy. During the assessment, the nurse notes tachycardia, heat intolerance, and exophthalmos. The provider prescribes medication to reduce thyroid hormone production before surgery.Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?
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