The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the critical ca…

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the critical care unit 48 hours ago with a diagnosis of severe sepsis. As part of this client’s care plan, which of the following interventions is most important for the nurse to discuss with the multidisciplinary care team?

The client has acute shortness of breath, cough and is sweat…

The client has acute shortness of breath, cough and is sweating profusely. Admission assessment  reveals: blood tinged sputum, a BP of 85/46 mmHg, a HR of 122 BPM, and a respiratory rate of 33 breaths/minute. The client states they feel like they are going to die. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the critical ca…

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the critical care unit 48 hours ago with a diagnosis of severe sepsis. As part of this client’s care plan, which of the following interventions is most important for the nurse to discuss with the multidisciplinary care team?

The nurse is admitting a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome…

The nurse is admitting a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome to the nursing unit. The client has ascending paralysis to the level of the waist. Knowing the complications of this disorder, the nurse should bring which of the following most essential items into the client’s room?

The nurse administered hydromorphone for pain to a client 30…

The nurse administered hydromorphone for pain to a client 30 minutes ago and is checking on the effectiveness of the medication. The client is not responding to verbal or touch stimulus, and has a respiratory rate of 6.  Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?  

The client has acute shortness of breath, cough and is sweat…

The client has acute shortness of breath, cough and is sweating profusely. Admission assessment  reveals: blood tinged sputum, a BP of 85/46 mmHg, a HR of 122 BPM, and a respiratory rate of 33 breaths/minute. The client states they feel like they are going to die. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?