A 45-year-old client is admitted to the ICU with severe ARDS…
A 45-year-old client is admitted to the ICU with severe ARDS following pneumonia. On day 3, the client’s PaO/FiO ratio is 80 mmHg despite high PEEP and FiO. Which pathophysiological mechanism best explains this client’s refractory hypoxemia?
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A 45-year-old client has been newly diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and is starting combination drug therapy with isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol. The nurse is reinforcing teaching and implementing safety measures. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply.
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