A client is receiving an infusion of nitroglycerin 100 mg in 500 mL DW at 6 mL/hour. How many mcg/minute of nitroglycerin is infusing? (Enter numeric value only.)

The nurse is preparing to start an IV infusion of 1,000 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride with 30 mEq of potassium chloride for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Before implementing the prescription, which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to obtain?

A client who sustained severe liver lacerations in a motorcycle collision is transported to the intensive care unit (ICU) following a segmental resection of the liver. One hour later, the nurse notes that the client is hemorrhaging from the surgical site. Which action should the nurse take?

A client admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is intubated and placed on assist-control mechanical ventilation. When suctioning pulmonary secretions from the endotracheal tube (ETT) using a closed suction system, which action should the nurse implement to ensure that the client receives adequate oxygenation?

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During the central line placement, the healthcare provider (HCP) gives the nurse a sample of blood to send to the laboratory.
Which 4 laboratory values would be most important to monitor this client's condition?

The nurse is admitting a postoperative surgical client to the intensive care unit (ICU) and a ventilator is prescribed. While anticipating potential complications, which equipment should the nurse place at the client's bedside?

A client who had an anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI) and a coronary artery bypass surgery one year ago is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with severe shortness of breath and hemoptysis. Routine medications include an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, diuretic, anticoagulant, and potassium supplements. Vital signs are a temperature of 97.6° F (36.4° C) orally heart rate 108 beats/minute, respiratory rate 28 breaths/minute, blood pressure 96/70 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation 89% on room air. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to find next?

A homeless man, who remains unconscious after having a generalized seizure while standing on the street median in the hot August weather, is transported to the emergency department (ED) with possible heat stroke. The nurse obtains IV access and vital signs indicate a core body temperature of 104.8°F (40.4° C). Which action should the nurse implement first?

Which intervention(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care (POC) for a client who is admitted with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? Select all that apply.

A client who experiences multiple traumatic injuries begins to ooze blood from an injection site. Which additional finding should the nurse identify that supports an early indication of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

The nurse is caring for a client who arrives to the emergency department (ED) with reports of experiencing dizziness and difficulty walking to the bathroom. The nurse observes right sided weakness and sluggish enunciation of speech. After obtaining vital signs, the nurse should implement which intervention?