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An adult outpatient client diagnosed with major depressive disorder has a history of several suicide attempts by overdose. Given this client’s history and diagnosis, which antidepressant medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed? 

If the AED pads are too large for a small child (touching each other), where do you need to place the AED pads? 

Calculate the Serum Osmolality: Na+: 143 K+: 3 Cl-: 101 HCO3: 43 BUN: 23 CR: 0.8 GLU: 95        

What is the compressions to breaths ratio for one person CPR on an infant? 

You are taking care of a 3 year old with H. Flu meningitis in the PICU. The overnight team started steroids. The patients mother just arrived back in the room and asks you how the steroids will help. You best explanation is? 

The American Heart Association recommends using adult pads on a child if pediatric pads are not available. 

What is the correct compression rate when giving CPR to an adult? 

Which prescribed medication should a nurse administer to provide immediate intervention for a psychotic client whose aggressive behavior continues to escalate despite verbal intervention? 

What is the most critical question for the nurse to ask an adolescent who had threatened to take an overdose of pills?

When we first assess a victim for breathing and a pulse, we should not assess them for longer than ________ seconds.