The physician arrives and gives the orders shown in the chart
Outline a plan for implementing these orders.
What will be an ideal response?
Have designated personnel perform endotracheal intubation and initiate mechanical ventilation.
Have assistive personnel arrange CT scan while you start the IV fluids and begin the mannitol
and phenytoin infusions. Draw the STAT trauma labs. Finally, insert the Foley catheter and
nasogastric tubes. Continue to frequently monitor the VS and neurological status while performing
interventions.
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An IV was started at 9:00 am with orders to infuse 500 mL over 6 hours. At 12:00 noon, the IV has infiltrated with 350 mL left in the bag. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. Calculate the new flow rate after the IV is restarted. _____
a. 42 gtt/min b. 14 gtt/min c. 29 gtt/min d. 20 gtt/min
Mastoiditis and labyrinthitis are potential complications of otitis media
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient with a history of squamous cell lung cancer is admitted to the hospital with arm and periorbital edema. After a few hours, the patient exhibits dyspnea, cyanosis, tachypnea, and an altered level of consciousness. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Call the physician. B. Initiate seizure precautions. C. Administer oxygen. D. Monitor vital signs.