A 25-year-old patient presents to the emergency department after ingesting a large quantity of acetaminophen in a suicide attempt. Which of the following interventions are appropriate in the management of acetaminophen overdose? (Select all that apply.)
Read DetailsA patient in the ICU is experiencing elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) due to a severe head injury. The healthcare team is considering administering mannitol to manage the increased ICP. As the RN, you need to anticipate the clinical rationale for administering mannitol in this scenario.Which of the following statements best describes the rationale for administering mannitol to a patient with increased intracranial pressure?
Read DetailsA patient who recently experienced a cerebral aneurysm rupture is being monitored in the ICU. The patient is experiencing worsening headaches, neurological deficits, and altered consciousness. As the nurse, you suspect which of the following to be the cause of these sympotms?
Read DetailsA patient is admitted to the burn unit with second and third-degree burns covering 30% of their total body surface area (TBSA). The patient weighs 70 kg. Using the Parkland formula, calculate the amount of IV fluids the patient will receive in the first 8 hours.
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