The nurse notes that the intravenous (IV) norepinephrine (Levophed) has been accidentally abruptly discontinued. Which is the nurse's priority action?
A. Obtain an oxygen saturation reading.
B. Notify the healthcare provider.
C. Assess the client's blood pressure.
D. Administer oxygen via a rebreather mask.
Answer: C
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A nurse is assisting a health care provider with a quantitative research study. Which of the following will the nurse most likely do in this study?
1. Conduct a pilot study. 2. Clarify the topic area. 3. Identify themes and categories. 4. Identify a study site.
A pediatric client diagnosed with Turner syndrome tells the nurse, "I feel different from my peers." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Tell me more about the feelings you are experiencing." 2. "These feelings are not unusual and should pass soon." 3. "You'll start to grow soon, so don't worry." 4. "You seem to be upset about your disease."
The dose of medication in this syringe is ________ (use correct notation).
What will be an ideal response?