The nurse is caring for a client admitted with cardiogenic shock. Vital signs assessed by the nurse include blood pressure of 82/46 mm Hg, heart rate 128 beats/min, and respirations 22 breaths/min. Hemodynamic readings obtained with a pulmonary artery catheter include a pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) of 18 mm Hg and a cardiac index (CI) of 1.0 L/min/m2. What is the priority pharmacological intervention?

The nurse is caring for a client with burns to the hands, feet, and major joints. The nurse plans care to include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Have you accepted a job offer already? If so, what hospital and unit will you be working?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted following a motor vehicle crash. The provider orders the rapid administration of 6 units of packed red blood cells and 6 units of fresh frozen plasma due to hemodynamic instability. To prevent complications, what are the priority nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is doing a neurologic assessment on a client in spinal shock following a spinal cord injury. Which observation indicates that spinal shock persists?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a diminished level of consciousness and who is mechanically ventilated. While performing endotracheal suctioning, the client reaches up in an attempt to grab the suction catheter. What is the best interpretation by the nurse?

While a client is receiving IV vincristine for the treatment of cancer, the nurse observes swelling and pain at the peripheral IV site. The nurse will prioritize what action?

A client has developed diabetes insipidus (DI) after having increased intracranial pressure (ICP) following head trauma. What nursing assessment best addresses this complication?

The nurse is assessing a client being treated for anaphylactic shock. Which assessment is most important to evaluate whether treatment has been effective?

The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone supratentorial removal of a pituitary mass. What medication would the nurse expect to administer prophylactically to prevent seizures in this client?