A nurse is caring for a patient who has sustained a traumati…
A 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?
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A 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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BONUS QUESTION TWO: “The delight of giving is deeper when the gift hasn’t been demanded.I like the God-seeker who doesn’t make a profession of begging.” [BONUS] Note: There is no title to this poem to identify, but make sure you identify the poet!
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