A patient has a positive D-dimer and continues to have symptoms of pulmonary embolism. Which test will confirm the diagnosis?

A child is receiving ipratropium inhalation treatment. The patient complains of a dry mouth and sore throat. What will the nurse do?

The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient when the High-Pressure alarm sounds. The patient’s oxygen saturation has dropped from 94% to 88%, the heart rate is 104 beats/min, and the respiratory rate is 28 breaths/min. The nurse’s priority action is to: 

Which statement about the non-rebreather mask is correct?

A patient with ARDS who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation develops a right pneumothorax. Which collaborative action will the nurse anticipate next?

A patient who uses inhaled Budesonide for chronic asthma calls the nurse to report hoarseness. What will the nurse do?

A nurse is reviewing risk factors for ARDS. Which condition represents an indirect cause?

A patient was admitted to the hospital 24 hours ago after sustaining blunt chest trauma. Which is the earliest clinical manifestation of ARDS that the nurse would monitor for?

A patient with a confirmed pulmonary embolism has been prescribed dabigatran (Pradaxa). The nurse reviews the patient’s laboratory results and plan of care. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

93. Which anti obesity medication is CONTRAINDICATED in patients with poorly controlled hypertension?