A nurse is monitoring a client receiving total parenteral nu…
A nurse is monitoring a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The client suddenly develops respiratory distress, dyspnea, and chest pain, and the nurse suspects air embolism. Number the actions that the nurse would take in order of priority. (Number1 is the first action and number 6 is the last action.) 1. Administer oxygen 2. Contact the physician 3. Document the occurrence 4. Take the client’s vital signs 5. Clamp the intravenous (IV) catheter 6. Position the client in left Trendelenburg’s position
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The patient with type 1 diabetes arrives in the emergency department with a glucose level of 390 mg/dL and positive result for ketones. Vital signs are 110/70 mm Hg, 120 beats/minute, and 28 deep, sighing respirations/minute. What is the priority need for the patient?
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