In septic shock, a mixed venous O2 saturation (SO2) of 84% indicates that
A patient is admitted following a motor vehicle crash. A fluid challenge is initiated immediately after assessing a BP of 80/palpable. Fifteen minutes later,
vital signs are as follows:
BP 86/50
HR 150
RR 36
The most appropriate action should be to
A patient who recently lost their spouse is admitted following an emergent cardiac catheterization. The procedure report states chest pain and ST elevation, no significant coronary artery disease, left ventricular dysfunction with apical ballooning, and an EF of 35%. These findings are consistent for
A patient who sustained a C4 fracture requests to be taken off the ventilator 3 days after the initial injury, indicating, "I can't live hooked to this
machine." The nurse's best response to this patient would be,
A patient is intubated and receiving assist control mechanical ventilation and is on a norepinephrine drip following a head injury. Patient data are:
Which of the following interventions will improve cerebral perfusion?
A patient who was admitted after an open aortofemoral bypass for claudication at rest has a hemoglobin A1C of 8.9. The patient admits having poor control of blood glucose levels and is scared to use insulin as directed because of a few episodes of hypoglycemia. Which of the following should the nurse initially request to be consulted?
An older adult patient is admitted with acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure. An echocardiogram indicates that EF is unchanged at 50%. The patient is most likely experiencing
A patient is admitted with anaphylactic shock secondary to a blood transfusion. The patient's spouse asks the nurse to explain how blood can cause a low blood pressure. The nurse responds that with anaphylactic shock the
Which of the following is a cause of cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
There is an increase in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) following a change in urinary catheter insertion trays. After conducting a literature review of evidence-based practices regarding indwelling catheter insertion and care, the nurse should
