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The client is admitted with cardiogenic shock. The provider orders Dobutamine IV at 5mcq/kg/min. The admission weight is 264 pounds. The pharmacy sends up an IV bag of Dobutamine that has the following label (BELOW) What would you set the IV pump rate at?  ________ mL/hr    

The nurse is caring for several clients with acute kidney injury. Which of the following clients is most at risk for rhabdomyolysis?

The nurse admits the client to the critical care unit following a motorcycle crash. Assessment findings by the nurse include blood pressure 100/50 mmHg, heart rate 58 beats/min, respiratory rate 30 breaths/min, and temperature of 38.1°C. The client is lethargic, responds to voice but falls asleep quickly when not stimulated. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important to include in this client’s plan of care?

The client who underwent a lobectomy and has a water seal chest drainage system is breathing with a little bit more effort and at a faster rate than an hour ago. The client’s pulse is also increased. The nurse should perform which one of the following actions first?

The nurse is caring for a client with liver failure. Which of the following findings is inconsistent with liver failure?

The nurse is caring for the client who is experiencing symptoms of a myocardial infarction. Which of the following provider orders should the nurse question?

The nurse is caring for a client with severe hypertension. The nurse will assess this client for which of  the following manifestations of hypertensive crisis? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for the client recovering from a craniotomy. Which assessment finding would warrant immediate collaboration with the provider?

The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of fluid resuscitation on the client who experienced a severe burn 12 hours ago. Which of the following assessments indicate that adequate fluid replacement is being achieved?

When assessing a client for hypoxemia, the nurse recognizes that an early sign of hypoxemia on the neurological system is which of the following?