2. A patient with septic shock has a BP of 70/46 mm Hg, puls…
2. A patient with septic shock has a BP of 70/46 mm Hg, pulse of 136 beats/min, respirations of 32 breaths/min, temperature of 104°F, and blood glucose of 246 mg/dL. Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?
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98. You are a nurse in the ICU caring for a burned patient during the first 6 hours of his injury. The patient has mixed deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burn injuries to his face, anterior neck, and anterior trunk. During the early emergent phase of burn injury, the patient’s laboratory results would include which of the following:
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46. A patient brought to the emergency department has a blood sugar of 854 mg/dL and is unresponsive. After assessing the patient, the nurse suspects hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated doctor’s order?
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75. A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic renal failure and has an order to give PhosLo (calcium acetate). The patient has been served a breakfast tray at 0815. The patient is scheduled for dialysis this morning. At what time should the nurse administer the PhosLo?
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