A nurse is assessing a patient who is admitted with a pulmon…
A nurse is assessing a patient who is admitted with a pulmonary embolism and is receiving titrated heparin IVPB. The nurse notes the client is scheduled for discharge in two days. Based on this information, the nurse understands it is important to contact the physician for which order?
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The nurse is caring for a client admitted due to a traumatic brain injury requiring a craniotomy to evacuate cerebral bleeding. The post-operative orders include 3% Normal Saline, Mannitol, and elevation of the head of bed. The nurse evaluates that the interventions are effective, when the client experiences:
Read DetailsA 48 year old man was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral scl…
A 48 year old man was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ten months ago. He has had some symptoms during that time, but now has muscle weakness in the legs and arms. The initial action by the nurse should be to:
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The nurse is caring for a client admitted with cardiogenic shock who is bradycardic and hypotensive. The healthcare provider has ordered an infusion of milrinone. The nurse understands the medication will result in which physiological action?
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