A 198-lb (90kg) patient is to receive a dobutamine infusion…
A 198-lb (90kg) patient is to receive a dobutamine infusion at 5 mcg/kg/min (450mcg/min). The label on the infusion bag states: dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL of normal saline. When setting the infusion pump, the nurse will set the infusion rate at how many milliliters per hour?
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A 56-year-old patient arrives in the emergency department complaining of sudden shortness of breath, sharp pleuritic chest pain, and anxiety. Vital signs are: BP 92/60 mmHg, HR 122 bpm, RR 32 breaths/min, SpO₂ 84% on room air. The patient has a history of deep vein thrombosis after knee surgery two weeks ago. Cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia. As the primary nurse, which action should you perform first?
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A client presents to the emergency department following a recent fall. The assessment reveals the following: Opens eyes only to speech Confused but able to answer some questions Withdraws from painful stimuli The nurse completes a Glascow Coma Scale assessment and notes the patient symptoms are characteristic of which level of Traumatic Brain Injury?
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