The nurse anticipates assisting with which therapy to achieve improved outcomes for a patient who is in septic shock?
1. Vasopressin instead of dopamine for hypotension
2. Early use of neuromuscular blocking agents
3. Limiting fluids to 3 liters per day
4. Mechanical ventilation with a tidal volume of 4 to 6 ml/kg
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Rationale 1: Norephinephrine and dopamine are the first-line vasopressors to support perfusion.
Rationale 2: Neuromuscular blocking agents should be avoided if possible due to the complications of immobility.
Rationale 3: Fluids should be administered as needed to support perfusion. Fluids are limited if the patient is in cardiogenic shock.
Rationale 4: Current evidence suggests that maintaining mechanical ventilation with lower-than-traditional tidal volumes of 4 to 6 ml/kg results in improved outcomes.
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1. Farsight 2. Verification 3. Preparation 4. Incubation
A nurse researcher has chosen to use the phenomenologic method. What feature distinguishes the intensive dialogue the researcher will use in this method from a simple interview?
a. Notes are made about the participant's responses during the interview. b. The researcher is fully engaged, becoming a thoughtful presence during the interview. c. The questions posed during the interview were developed before the actual interview occurred. d. The researcher completes the questionnaire for the participant to avoid misunderstanding or confusion.
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1. Cut toenails in a rounded shape and file. 2. Dry toes thoroughly. 3. Wash feet with water at a temperature of 90°F to 98.6°F. 4. Inspect feet thoroughly once a week.
This style centers on the goals and forsakes the relationship. An individual with this style uses confidence, firmness, and power to obtain the goal. Others' desires are forced aside
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