You are taking care of a patient who has hemolytic uremic sy…

You are taking care of a patient who has hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) as a result of an E. coli infection. In addition to anemia, hyperuricemia, and acute renal failure, the patient has profound thrombocytopenia, with a platelet count of 22,000. What is the major cause of this patient’s thrombocytopenia?

You are caring for a 14 year old with history of obesity and…

You are caring for a 14 year old with history of obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, admitted for treatment of osteomyelitis. You are preparing for placement of a PICC line for administration of long-term antibiotic therapy. Which sedation plan is most appropriate for this patient?