Which action should the nurse take first when the low pressure alarm sounds for a patient who has an arterial line in the left radial artery?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate indication for the use of dopamine in critical care?

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Four hours after her arrival to the emergency department, the patient remains in second-degree type II heart block and her vital signs are stable. She is transferred to a telemetry unit to prepare for insertion of a permanent pacemaker later in the day. When she gets out of bed to use the restroom, she felt faint and had to sit on the floor. The nurse finds her sitting on the floor beside the commode; the patient is awake but somewhat confused. The patient is assisted back to bed. The nurse notes that the ECG monitor shows that the patient's heart rate is at 40 beats/minute and she is now in third degree heart block. The Rapid Response team is called, and preparations are made for the immediate application of a transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP).
Which nursing actions should be included in the plan of care for the patient (Select All that Apply.)

Mr Jones came to the ER complaining of chest palpitations. He states his heart feels like it is "racing". The nurse found the following rhythm on the monitor. What is the next step would the nurse expect to take first?

A patient develops increasing dyspnea and hypoxemia 2 days after heart surgery. What procedure should the nurse anticipate assisting with to determine whether the patient has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or pulmonary edema caused by heart failure?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a continuous norepinephrine IV infusion. Which finding indicates that the infusion rate may need to be adjusted?

A nurse is caring for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who is receiving mechanical ventilation using synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV). The settings include fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2) of 80%, tidal volume of 450, rate of 16/minute, and positive end- expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 5 cm. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

A patient admitted with urosepsis and alcohol abuse had three seconds of PVCS and returns to sinus tachycardia. The patient's baseline heart rate ie 116/ min with a temperature of 101.1F, respirations of 22/min and blood pressure is 114/64. What should the nurse anticipate to do first?

A nurse in the ICU is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving a dobutamine drip. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?

A nurse is caring for a client who has pericarditis and reports feeling a new onset of palpitations and shortness of breath. Which of the following assessments should indicate to the nurse that the client may have developed atrial fibrillation?

A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?