An ED nurse is triaging clients according to the Emergency Severity Index (ESI). When assigning clients to a triage level, the nurse will consider the clients’ acuity as well as what other variable?

An immunocompromised older adult has developed a urinary tract infection and the care team recognizes the need to prevent an exacerbation of the client’s infection that could result in urosepsis and septic shock. What action should the nurse perform to reduce the client’s risk of septic shock?

The nurse is caring for a client with a traumatic brain injury receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) 4 mg IV every 6 hours. The client’s vital signs are Temperature: 99.0°F BP: 160/90 HR: 120 Respirations: 16 O2 Sat: 95%. Yesterday the client weighed: 67.2 kg. Which of the following assessment information would require immediate intervention?

A client is brought to the ED with third-degree burns on his face, neck, and chest. Upon assessment, the client has shallow breathing, pulse oximetry of 90%, and is disoriented. The nurse prepares for which priority intervention? 

A nurse in the critical care unit is planning the care of a client who is being treated for shock. Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology of this client’s health problem?

The provider orders Lanoxin 0.175mg PO q 8 hours, available is Lanoxin 50mcg/mL. How many mLs will the patient receive?

A nurse notes that a client, who experienced a head injury 24 hrs ago presents to the emergency department with slurred speech and is disoriented to time and place. The nurse completes which priority action? 

The medical term for pain in the arm is [BLANK-1]

The term _______ means “lack of appetite.”

Why are coding guidelines important?