Which statement by the nurse when explaining the purpose of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the patient's caregiver is accurate?

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?

Norepinephrine has been prescribed for a patient who was admitted with dehydration and hypotension. Which data indicate that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before starting the norepinephrine?

A client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) shows no improvement despite increases in concentration in oxygen administered. What intervention should the nurse attempt which may improve ventilation-perfusion matching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea. The nurse should document that the client has which of the following respiratory alterations?

A nurse is evaluating the central venous pressure (CVP) of a client who has sustained multiple traumas. Which of the following interpretations of a low CVP pressure should the nurse make?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a sucking chest wound resulting from a gunshot. The client has a blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg, a weak pulse rate of 118/min, and a respiratory rate of 40/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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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.)

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

The nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure with an EF of 40%. The client has a BP of 170/67 with an HR of 60. He currently is in normal sinus rhythm and has an amber urine output of 45ml in the last 3 hours. Which medication would the nurse expect to give first?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports heart palpitations. An ECG confirms the client is experiencing ventricular tachycardia (VT). The nurse should anticipate the need for taking which of the following actions?