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, The critical care nurse is caring for a patient with a central Hypervolemia
venous pressure (CVP) monitoring system. The nurse
notes that the patient's CVP is increasing. Of what may
this indicate?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has central venous Assess the patient for fluid overload and inform the physician.
pressure (CVP) monitoring in place. The nurse's most
recent assessment reveals that CVP is 7 mm Hg. What is
the nurse's most appropriate action?
The nurse working on a cardiac care unit is caring for a Arterial vasoconstriction
patient whose stroke volume has increased. The nurse is
aware that afterload influences a patient's stroke volume.
The nurse recognizes that afterload is increased when
there is what?
The nurse is caring for an acutely ill patient who has Change the site dressing whenever it becomes visibly soiled.
central venous pressure monitoring in place. What
intervention should be included in the care plan of a
patient with CVP in place?
The physician is about to perform carotid sinus massage Resuscitation cart
on a client with supraventricular tachycardia. What
equipment is most important for the nurse to have ready?
A client is recovering after a coronary catheterization. Serum potassium of 2.9 mEq/L
What assessment findings in the first few hours after the Expanding groin hematoma
procedure require immediate action by the nurse? Rhythm changes on the cardiac monitor
(Select all that apply.)
The critical care nurse is caring for a patient with a central Hypervolemia
venous pressure (CVP) monitoring system. The nurse
notes that the patient's CVP is increasing. Of what may
this indicate?
The nurse is monitoring a client undergoing an exercise Significant ST-segment depression
electrocardiography (stress test). Which assessment
finding necessitates that the test be stopped?
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Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
, The critical care nurse is caring for a patient with a central Hypervolemia
venous pressure (CVP) monitoring system. The nurse
notes that the patient's CVP is increasing. Of what may
this indicate?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has central venous Assess the patient for fluid overload and inform the physician.
pressure (CVP) monitoring in place. The nurse's most
recent assessment reveals that CVP is 7 mm Hg. What is
the nurse's most appropriate action?
The nurse working on a cardiac care unit is caring for a Arterial vasoconstriction
patient whose stroke volume has increased. The nurse is
aware that afterload influences a patient's stroke volume.
The nurse recognizes that afterload is increased when
there is what?
The nurse is caring for an acutely ill patient who has Change the site dressing whenever it becomes visibly soiled.
central venous pressure monitoring in place. What
intervention should be included in the care plan of a
patient with CVP in place?
The physician is about to perform carotid sinus massage Resuscitation cart
on a client with supraventricular tachycardia. What
equipment is most important for the nurse to have ready?
A client is recovering after a coronary catheterization. Serum potassium of 2.9 mEq/L
What assessment findings in the first few hours after the Expanding groin hematoma
procedure require immediate action by the nurse? Rhythm changes on the cardiac monitor
(Select all that apply.)
The critical care nurse is caring for a patient with a central Hypervolemia
venous pressure (CVP) monitoring system. The nurse
notes that the patient's CVP is increasing. Of what may
this indicate?
The nurse is monitoring a client undergoing an exercise Significant ST-segment depression
electrocardiography (stress test). Which assessment
finding necessitates that the test be stopped?
