A 74-year-old patient with terminal cancer has just been pronounced dead in the hospital. The family is at the bedside, grieving. The nurse begins post-mortem care. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?

A 72-year-old patient with COPD is admitted to the ICU with increasing shortness of breath, confusion, and accessory muscle use. The provider orders non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) using bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). Which of the following findings indicate that NIPPV is effective?

A 55-year-old patient is admitted to the ICU with severe pneumonia and develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse notes the following assessment findings and diagnostic results: Respiratory rate: 32 breaths per minute Oxygen saturation: 85% on a non-rebreather mask Arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH: 7.28 PaCO₂: 60 mmHg PaO₂: 55 mmHg HCO₃: 24 mEq/L Chest X-ray: Bilateral infiltrates (ground-glass appearance) Breath sounds: Diminished bilaterally       The provider places the patient on mechanical ventilation with the following settings: Mode: Assist-Control (AC) Tidal volume: 500 mL FiO₂: 100% PEEP: 10 cm H₂O After one hour, the nurse reassesses the patient and notes persistent hypoxia (SpO₂ 87%) and worsening respiratory distress. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate to optimize oxygenation in this patient? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a patient who was recently intubated for acute respiratory failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take immediately after intubation? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing a 70-year-old patient with suspected peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following symptoms and findings would the nurse expect to see during the physical assessment?

Match each medication class in Column A with its correct function or effect in Column B.

The nurse is preparing to assist with the intubation of a patient in respiratory distress. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

Match each ventilator mode in Column A with its correct description in Column B.

A nurse is caring for a patient with mitral valve regurgitation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate to manage the patient’s condition?

A 58-year-old patient with acute respiratory failure due to pneumonia is being prepared for endotracheal intubation. The nurse is assisting the provider with the procedure. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority before intubation?