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A 54-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found outdoors in freezing temperatures. He is lethargic, has slurred speech, and is slow to respond to verbal stimuli. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is reviewing the vital signs and lab findings of a patient with suspected sepsis. Which of the following findings does not meet the criteria for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

A patient is treated in the emergency department for an anaphylactic reaction after a bee sting. The nurse educates the patient about the reason for remaining in the hospital for monitoring after initial stabilization. What is the primary reason the patient should be observed for several hours?

A 45-year-old male patient arrives at the emergency room after suffering third-degree burns to 40% of his total body surface area (TBSA) in a fire. He weighs 80 kg. The healthcare provider decides to use the Parkland formula to calculate the fluid resuscitation needs for the first 24 hours. Using the Parkland formula, calculate the infusion rate of administration of LR in the first 8 hours. Label your answer correctly.

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department with deep partial-thickness burns covering 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA). Which nursing action should take priority during the emergent phase?

While attending a school health fair, a community health nurse observes a teenager who has just eaten a peanut butter cookie. 30 minutes later the teen complains of throat tightness and dizziness. The nurse notes flushed skin and audible stridor. What is the nurse’s first action?

A patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is admitted to the unit. Which medication is most likely to be ordered to help reduce ICP?

During triage after an industrial accident, which client condition would a nurse prioritize with a RED tag?

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The ________ ion has the greatest amount influence on the resting membrane potential.