A patient was resuscitated from a cardiopulmonary arrest and is now being managed with mechanical ventilation, an intravenous amiodarone drip, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, and a beta-adrenergic antagonist
The patient has severe tachycardia, tachypnea, diaphoresis, temperature above 104 degrees F, frequent premature ventricular contractions, clear lung fields, normal oxygen status, and agitation and restlessness. What complication and cause does the nurse suspect?
A) Septic shock from ventilator-acquired pneumonia
B) Hypovolemia from cardiopulmonary arrest
C) Thyrotoxic crisis from amiodarone use
D) Adverse reaction to ACE inhibitor
C
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The client reports having difficulty sleeping at night. The client asks the nurse for suggestions to assist him in getting a good night's sleep
Which of the following recommendations may be beneficial to the client? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Perform a short exercise routine 30 minutes prior to going to bed to promote fatigue. 2. Set a regular bedtime. 3. Establish a relaxation routine at bedtime. 4. Avoid alcohol. 5. Watch television to assist in falling asleep.
The nurse is completing discharge teaching for a patient who delivered 2 days ago. Which statement by the patient indicates that further information is required?
1. "Because I have a midline episiotomy, I should keep my perineum clean." 2. "Soaking in the tub will help my mediolateral episiotomy to heal." 3. "I can take ibuprofen (Motrin) when my perineum starts to hurt." 4. "The tear I have through my rectum is unrelated to my episiotomy."
Find the total volume to administer: ________.Ordered: NS @ 21 gtt/min over 8 h via 10 gtt/mL tubing
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse is educating an older adult patient who is taking antihypertensives with diuretics. Which information regarding safety precautions is most important for the nurse to include?
a. Consider purchasing a home blood pres-sure monitor. b. Limit sodium intake in the diet. c. Sit on the side of the bed before standing. d. Keep an updated list of all medications.