A pregnant woman has been admitted to the ICU with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). She exhibits tachycardia, tachypnea, temperature instability, increased cardiac output, and decreased peripheral resistance
What is the most likely underlying cause of DIC in this situation and what is the best intervention?
A) Preeclampsia; antihypertensive agents
B) Sepsis; broad-spectrum antibiotics
C) Amniotic fluid embolism; intubation and ventilation with 100% oxygen
D) Abruptio placentae; prompt delivery of the fetus
B
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A nurse is working in the PACU. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do? Select all that apply
A) Checking airway patency B) Positioning the client to prevent aspiration of secretions C) Reviewing the client's surgical and anesthesia records D) Checking the client every 15 to 30 minutes for emergence from anesthesia E) Checking the client's vital signs
The nurse who prepares a client for a level 2 ultrasound needs to be aware that
a. the procedure is almost always very painful b. it is likely the mother has a structural defect c. the client's biggest concern will likely be the sex of the baby d. it is likely the client is suspected of carrying an abnormal fetus
The parents of a young child with heart failure tell the nurse that they are "nervous" about giving digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse's response should be based on which statement?
a. It is a safe, frequently used drug. b. It is difficult to either overmedicate or undermedicate with digoxin. c. Parents lack the expertise necessary to administer digoxin. d. Parents must learn specific, important guidelines for administration of digoxin.
A patient has developed diabetes insipidus after suffering severe head trauma. What symptoms does the nurse expect to find?
A) Urine output less than 30 mL/hr B) Urine specific gravity 1.001 to 1.005 C) Serum osmolality below 275 mOsm/kg D) Serum sodium less than 135 mEq/L