The nurse’s assignment consists of four patients.  From high…

The nurse’s assignment consists of four patients.  From highest to lowest priority, in which order should the nurse assess the patient’s after receiving morning report?   a. the patient who is 2 days postoperative following a cholecystectomy, has a bile duct drain inserted, and has stable vital signs while resting in bed b. the patient with cirrhosis who became increasingly confused and disoriented during the night c. the patient with hepatitis B (HBV) who has questions about discharge instructions d. the patient with acute pancreatitis who is requesting medication due to increased pain and nausea

A 67-year-old man with a 40-pack-year smoking history presen…

A 67-year-old man with a 40-pack-year smoking history presents with progressive shortness of breath over the past year. He reports a chronic productive cough. His symptoms are worse with exertion. He denies chest pain. Which of the following HPI features is/are most characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Ms. Paula Carter, a 28-year-old female, was just admitted to…

Ms. Paula Carter, a 28-year-old female, was just admitted to the ICU following a traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident. She is currently intubated and sedated. Her ICP monitor shows a pressure of 22 mmHg (normal: 5–15 mmHg). Vital signs: BP: 155/70 mmHg HR: 75 bpm RR: 14 breaths/min Temp: 37.2°C SpO₂: 96% on ventilator Neurological assessment reveals a decreased Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8.   Ms. Carter has become restless and confused, with dilation of the ipsilateral pupil. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention to complete?