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Which lymphoid organ(s) serve(s) as the site where T lymphocytes become immunocompetent T cells?

An increase in blood viscosity will cause an increase in total peripheral resistance.

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 The patient is receiving IV Regular Insulin and Dextrose 50% (D50) for his hyperkalemia. What is the physiological purpose of giving the D50?

 A patient is now classified as “Intrarenal.” The provider explains they have developed Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN). Which mechanism describes the “Ischemic” cause of ATN in a septic patient?

Which of the following lab trends would indicate that Mr. Elias is successfully responding to the Sepsis Bundle and his AKI is stabilizing? (Select All That Apply)

Which assessment finding is the most reliable indicator the patient’s AKI is improving and their kidneys are being adequately perfused by the vasopressors?

During sepsis, the body releases a massive amount of inflammatory cytokines. How do these cytokines contribute specifically to the “Maldistribution of Blood Flow” that leads to AKI?

The patient  remains in septic shock. His MAP is 58 mmHg. The provider orders a Norepinephrine (Levophed) infusion to start at 0.1 mcg/kg/min. The patient’s weight is 176 lbs. The concentration is 4 mg of Norepinephrine in 250 mL of D5W.  The nurse will set the pump to run at [BLANK-1] mL/hr.

According to the Census Bureau data mentioned in the 2023 PBS News segment,  between 2021 and 2022, what trend occurred in nearly every U.S. state?