A client presents to the Emergency Department with severe ch…
A client presents to the Emergency Department with severe chest pain and is diagnosed with a 7.1 cm aortic arch aneurysm. The client is tearful and appears anxious. Vital signs are blood pressure 132/89 mm/Hg, heart rate 98 bpm, and pulse oximetry 96%. Which provider orders should the nurse anticipate for this client? For each potential provider order, specify if it is indicated or contraindicated.Provider OrdersIndicatedContraindicatedMorphine 2mg IVP ☐☐0.9% NaCl at 500 mL/hr☐ ☐Dim the lights and maintain a quiet environment ☐ ☐Metoprolol 5 mg IVP ☐ ☐Answer the client’s questions ☐ ☐Norepinephrine 0.03 mcg/kg/min☐ ☐
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A nurse is evaluating a client who was in a motor vehicle collision with multiple traumatic injuries. BP 84/49, HR 136 bpm, oxygen saturation at 90%, and the client has a low central venous pressure. Which physician order should the nurse complete first?
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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and sepsis. Blood pressure 178/98 mm/Hg, heart rate 65 bpm, respiratory rate of 26, and temperature 99.5 F. Which medication order would the nurse question?
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