Case: Mr. L., 71, is on day 2 after an inferior STEMI treate…

Case: Mr. L., 71, is on day 2 after an inferior STEMI treated with PCI. He suddenly becomes acutely dyspneic and anxious. Assessment: BP 82/50 HR 124 RR 34 SpO₂ 82% on non-rebreather Diffuse crackles New loud holosystolic murmur best heard at the apex radiating to the axilla Cool, clammy extremities Which action is the priority?

A 62-year-old with pneumonia is in severe respiratory distre…

A 62-year-old with pneumonia is in severe respiratory distress. RR 40/min with accessory muscle use, SpO₂ 82% on a non-rebreather at 15 L/min, BP 100/56, HR 130. ABG: pH 7.25, PaCO₂ 60 mmHg, PaO₂ 46 mmHg, HCO₃⁻ 26 mEq/L. The provider states, “We need to intubate now.” Which nursing action is priority?

Use the image below to answer the question.    What should y…

Use the image below to answer the question.    What should you NOT do in the lab  while working with E. coli? Select all that apply.  Image A – It is OK to work with naked hands in Micro lab Image B- Biohazard bag Image C- autoclave being used in lab Image D- putting tapes on the plates Image E- drinking coffee in the lab

The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old boy with immune thromb…

The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old boy with immune thrombocytopenia. The nurse is providing discharge instructions about home care and safety recommendations to the child and their parents. Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching?