The healthcare provider (HCP) changes a prescription for a nitroglycerin IV infusion from 10 mcg/min to 15 mcg/min. The IV bag contains nitroglycerin 50 mg in dextrose 5% in water (DW) 250 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

A client who is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with acute decompensated heart failure is receiving a continuous infusion of milrinone via a subclavian venous catheter. Which action should the nurse take when preparing to administer the first dose of IV furosemide?

An adult who fell 20 feet (6 meters) from a tree is admitted to the intermediate intensive care unit with a fractured femur. When the cardiac monitor alarms, the nurse finds the client has no palpable carotid pulse and no spontaneous respiration, however, the cardiac monitor displays a sinus rhythm. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A client is admitted to the critical care unit (CCU) with a third degree complete heart block. A temporary transvenous pacemaker is inserted by the healthcare provider (HCP). An hour after pacemaker insertion, the device stops sensing the client's intrinsic heart rate. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Which are three goals of therapy for this client?

A client diagnosed with pancreatitis reports severe epigastric pain. After administering a narcotic analgesic, the client insists on Tip sitting up and leaning forward. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse identifies the collaborative problem of potential electrolyte imbalance in a client with acute pancreatitis. Which assessment finding should the nurse associate with an electrolyte imbalance related to acute pancreatitis?

The nurse assesses the telemetry monitor of a client who is 24 hours postoperative from having a permanent pacemaker insertion. The nurse observes that a pacemaker spike is present before each QRS complex in lead II of the electrocardiogram (ECG). Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A 55-year-old male client is brought to the emergency department by his spouse due to sudden weakness, dizziness, and confusion. The spouse states that the client has had persistent fatigue and nausea for the past few days but suddenly became disoriented and lethargic this morning. The client also reports severe abdominal pain and muscle cramps.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a colon resection with the formation of a loop colostomy. The nurse determines the client's abdominal dressing is clean and dry. Vital signs are temperature 100° F (37.8° C) orally, heart rate 132 beats/minute, blood pressure 88/65 mm Hg, and urine output 10 mL/hour. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The healthcare provider (HCP) changes a prescription for a nitroglycerin IV infusion from 10 mcg/min to 15 mcg/min. The IV bag contains nitroglycerin 50 mg in dextrose 5% in water (DW) 250 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)