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A nurse is caring for a 73-year-old client in the emergency department (ED).

Exhibits

It has been identified that the client is in sepsis. Select the 4 actions that the nurse should complete in the first hour to manage sepsis and prevent further complications.

Insert a nasogastric (NG) tube.

Measure lactate level.

Obtain a wound culture.

Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Obtain blood cultures.

Type and cross-match for 2 units of packed RBCs.

Rapidly administer 30 mL/kg of normal saline.

Obtain a urine specimen.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D,E,G

A.   Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube is not a priority action in the initial management of sepsis.
B.   Measuring lactate levels is a priority action in the initial management of sepsis. Elevated lactate levels indicate tissue hypoxia and are associated with increased mortality in septic patients.
C.   Obtaining a wound culture is not a priority action in the initial management of sepsis.
D.   Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics is a priority action in the initial management of sepsis. Prompt antibiotic therapy is associated with improved outcomes in septic patients.
E.   Obtaining blood cultures is a priority action in the initial management of sepsis. Blood cultures help identify the causative organism and guide antibiotic therapy.
F.   Type and cross-matching for packed RBCs is not a priority action in the initial management of sepsis.
G.   Rapidly administering 30 mL/kg of normal saline is a priority action in the initial management of sepsis. This bolus of fluid helps restore tissue perfusion and hemodynamic stability.
H.   Obtaining a urine specimen is not a priority action in the initial management of sepsis.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and intervention to prevent further harm or complications. Tube feeding for a special needs student is not aimed at preventing the initial onset of a condition or injury.
B. Quaternary prevention focuses on avoiding unnecessary medical interventions and reducing the risk of over-medicalization. Tube feeding for a special needs student is a necessary medical intervention.
C. Tertiary prevention focuses on managing and treating existing conditions to prevent further complications or disability. Helping a special needs student with tube feeding is aimed at managing their existing condition (inability to eat orally) to prevent malnutrition or other complications.
D. Primary prevention focuses on preventing the initial onset of a condition or injury. Tube feeding for a special needs student is not aimed at preventing the initial onset of their inability to eat orally.

A. They are depressed over their current life situation. B. They compulsively act on the urge to continue internet gaming and gambling even though they suffered negative consequences. C. They do not care that they lost their job and their partner. D. They filed for bankruptcy because of their debts and job loss.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. While the client may experience depression as a result of their situation, this does not specifically relate to their addiction to internet gaming and gambling.
B. This manifestation is characteristic of non-substance addictions, such as gambling disorder and internet gaming disorder. Despite experiencing negative consequences, the client continues to engage in the addictive behavior
C. This statement may be true, but it does not specifically relate to the client's addiction to internet gaming and gambling.
D. Filing for bankruptcy due to debts and job loss is a consequence of the client's addiction, but it does not specifically relate to their addiction to internet gaming and gambling.

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Exhibits

It has been identified that the client is in sepsis. Select the 4 actions that the nurse should complete in the first hour to manage sepsis and prevent further complications.