A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with disseminated…

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) following sepsis. The patient is experiencing widespread bleeding and has an elevated D-dimer level. What interventions will the nurse complete?  Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a 55-year-old patient with Addison’s d…

A nurse is caring for a 55-year-old patient with Addison’s disease who presents to the emergency department with complaints of nausea, abdominal pain, and weakness. Upon assessment, the nurse notes a blood pressure of 85/60 mmHg, heart rate of 110 bpm, and hyperpigmentation of the skin. Laboratory results show hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is assessing a patient with chronic glomerulonephrit…

A nurse is assessing a patient with chronic glomerulonephritis who reports fatigue, swelling in the legs, and decreased urine output. The nurse notes the following findings: blood pressure 168/96 mmHg, heart rate 88 bpm, respiratory rate 22 breaths/min, bilateral pitting edema in the lower extremities, and crackles in the lung bases. Laboratory results include a BUN of 38 mg/dL (normal range 7-20), creatinine of 3.2 mg/dL (normal range 0.7 – 1.3 mg/dL), and serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L (normal range 3.5 – 5.0 mEq/L). Which assessment finding is the priority for the nurse to address?