The NP’s patient was admitted with bacteremia. The patient r…

The NP’s patient was admitted with bacteremia. The patient required intubation due to respiratory failure. The patient is requiring IV vasopressors for blood pressure support. The patient’s creatinine is elevated suggesting acute renal failure. The patient also has extremely elevated AST & ALT.  What role are cytokines playing in the above findings? 

A neonate is admitted to NICU for observation with a diagnos…

A neonate is admitted to NICU for observation with a diagnosis of probable meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). The neonate weighs 10 pounds 4 ounces (4650 grams) and is 41 weeks gestation. Which of the following potential problems would be priority for this neonate?