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A patient in the ICU has been diagnosed with hemorrhagic shock – which of the following is the most reliable indicator in regards to assessing perfusion status?

A nurse in the ICU is planning the care of a patient who is being treated for shock. Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology of this patient’s health problem?

The critical care nurse is preparing to initiate an infusion of a vasoactive medication to a patient in shock. The nurse knows that vasoactive medications are given in all forms of shock. What is the primary goal of this aspect of treatment?

Beta blockers, or class II antiarrhythmics, are utilized for a variety of different rhythms. All of the following medications are considered beta blockers except? 

You are caring for a patient post-CABG with an ejection fraction of 15% and hemodynamic instability. Which of the following medications do you anticipate utilizing to improve cardiac output? 

A patient with mitral stenosis is admitted to the cardiac unit – the nurse understands which of the following is true regarding this diagnosis? 

When considering ventricular septal defect, which of the following is true?

While performing daily peritoneal dialysis and catheter exit site care with the mother of a child with chronic renal failure, which of the following would be an important step to emphasize to the mother?

A patient has a platelet count of 25,000/mm3 (25 × 109/L). What action by the nurse is inappropriate? 

The nurse educator on the cardiac floor is conducting a class regarding valvular issues. The educator knows which of the following is the most common valve issue seen clinically?