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Amiodarone, a common antidysrhythmic medication, is often indicated for patient’s with ventricular dysrhythmias. If amiodarone is unsuccessful at controlling the problem, which class 1B sodium channel blocker may be utilized?

The parent of a child with glomerulonephritis asks the nurse why the urine is such a funny color. Which is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is triaging a patient in the emergency department. The patient is extremely diaphoretic, reporting palpitations, and wearing sunglasses despite being inside. The RN suspects which of the following conditions? 

Trauma and shock result in:

Considering the developmental aspects of adolescence, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a teenager hospitalized for chemotherapy requirements?

Medication therapy in hypothyroidism is an incredibly important aspect in the treatment of this disease process. All of the following are potential pharmacologic options for patient’s except? 

Only a small amount of fluid is draining from a client’s nasogastric tube. What is the first action the nurse should take?

Which of the following interventions is contraindicated for this patient? 

In addition to increased blood pressure, which findings would most likely be found in a child with hydronephrosis? (select all that apply)

A patient in myxedema coma has been admitted to the ICU for treatment and subsequent monitoring. Ultimately, which of the following factors leads to insufficient cardiac output and decreased perfusion in this condition?