A patient with cirrhosis is becoming lethargic and confused. Which of the following labs does the nurse expect the HCP (health care provider) to order?

A patient with cirrhosis is becoming lethargic and confused. Which of the following labs does the nurse expect the HCP (health care provider) to order?

Calculate the P/F ratio using the following:

P-Pa02 82

F-F102 60%

The P/F ratio is used to assess the degree of hypoxemia in patients, particularly those with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A P/F ratio of less than 300 suggests mild ARDS, less than 200 suggests moderate ARDS, and less than 100 indicates severe ARDS.

Given:

PaO₂ (Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood) = 82 mm Hg

FiO₂ (Fraction of inspired oxygen) = 60% = 0.60 (in decimal form)

The physician orders dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min. The pharmacy provides dopamine 800mg in 250 ml of D5W. What is the hourly IV pump rate? The patient weighs 85 kilograms.

Order: Dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min

Available: Dopamine 800 mg in 250 mL D5W

Patient weight: 85 kg

Which of the following describes why an ACE inhibitor is prescribed to a patient with Heart Failure?

The nurse is preparing adult smoking cessation material for a patient admitted with heart failure. What criteria did the nurse use to determine that the patient should receive this material?

Which of the following is an indication of Left sided heart failure?

A patient asks the nurse, "What is blood pressure?" The nurse would most appropriately respond:

Order: Octreotide continuous infusion via pump at 50 mcg/hour Available: Octreotide 0.5 mg in 100 mL of fluid Infuse at 

Which of the following is not a cause of high-output heart failure?

The nurse is reviewing a newly admitted client's electronic health record, which notes a history of orthopnea. What nursing action is most clearly indicated?