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Refrigerant leaves the compressor discharge line and enters the condenser as a _____.

A laboratory technician accidentally spilled a corrosive chemical on her forearm. She immediately rinsed the affected area for a few minutes before coming to the emergency department. Upon assessment, you note redness, blistering, and superficial tissue destruction. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

The nurse is admitting a patient with advanced heart failure in the emergency department. Which type of shock is the patient at the greatest risk for?

The drop in pressure as refrigerant passes through the metering device _____ the boiling point of the refrigerant.

A 60 year old patient is admitted to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock, including hypotension, tachycardia, and pulmonary edema. The nurse anticipates which of the following treatments as a priority for this patient? 

A client sustained burn injuries at 4pm this evening when an excavator he was operating caught fire. The client weighs 248 pounds. There are deep partial thickness and full thickness burns to the front of both legs, his perineum and abdomen. The client arrives at the emergency department at 7pm. Calculate the client’s initial rate of IV infusion. Round to the nearest whole number if needed. 

A nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a 45% TBSA burn 24 hours age. The client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following factors contribute to the elevated risk of venous thromboembolsim (VTE) in burn patients? Select all that apply

A 35-year-old patient is brought into the emergency department after being involved in a house fire. Upon assessment, the nurse observes areas of charred, leathery skin with insensitivity to touch over the affected areas. The nurse recognizes these findings as indicative of which type of burn?

A patient in compensated hypovolemic shock has hemodynamic monitoring with a pulmonary artery catheter and an arterial catheter. Which information obtained by the nurse indicates that the patient is still in the compensatory stage of shock?

A 28 year old client sustains severe electrical burns over 45% of their body surface area following an industrial accident. The client’s weight is 210 lbs. According to the Parkland formula, how much total fluid volume should be administered within the first 24 hours post-injury? Round to the nearest whole number.