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A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANSWERRapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrease should...

1. In caring for a patient with salicylate intoxication, the critical care nurse would anticipate which of the following as a primary treatment measure? A. Administration of protamine sulfate B. Administration of glucose C. Transfusion of packed RBCs D. Replacement of fluid and electrolytes -ANSWER D. Replacement of fluid and electrolytes 2. An adolescent with the developmental age of a 4-year-old requires placement of a chest tube. The best way to prepare the patient for this procedure...

Which of the following types of shock is incorrectly matched with its causes? Distributive: Anaphylactic Cardiogenic: Dysrhythmia Obstructive: Adrenal Insufficiency Hemorrhage: Plasma loss - ANSWERSC A patient having which condition is at higher risk for developing infective endocarditis? Cystic Fibrosis Hydrocephalus Patent ductus arteriosus Bronchopulmonary dysplasia - ANSWERSC Which hemodynamic pressures would be increased in mitral stenosis? Right atrial and central venous pre...

A patient in the ED with complaints of chest pain. The 12-lead EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Occlusion of the affected coronary artery most likely would affect perfusion to which portion of the conduction system? A. Sinoatrial (SA) node B. Bachmann's bundle C. Atrioventricular (AV) node D. Bundle of His - ANSWERSLAD so D. bundle of his Which of the following is the preferred lead for ST segment monitoring for a patient with a suspected RCA occlusion? A.I B. aVR C....

To promote effective grieving in a 6-year-old sibling following the death of an infant, the nurse should: A) Recommend that the sibling not attend the infant's memorial service B) Encourage the parents to minimize their expression of grief with the sibling C) Explain to the sibling that the infant went to heaven D) Explain to the sibling that thoughts and wishes did not cause the infant's death - ANSWERAnswer: D) Explain to the sibling that thoughts and wishes did not cause the infant's d...

A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANSWERRapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrease should...

A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANSWERRapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrease should...