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While caring for a patient with an IABP at 3:1, the nurse notes: A. decreasing urine output as well as increasing BUN and CR levels; the nurse should increase timing to 2:1 B. absent pulses in the proximal extremity; the nurse should apply pressure at the insertion site. C. blood in the IABP tubing; the nurse should disconnect the balloon catheter from the IABP. D. blood oozing from the insertion site; the nurse should anticipate the need for an emergency fasciotomy. ...

Two main professional organizations that support critical care? which one best supports critical care nurses? - Correct Answer-Name the two organizations American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Which one do you think best supports critical care nurses? American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) dedicated to providing knowledge and resources to those caring for acutely and critically ill patients AACN: mission? vis...

AACN - Correct Answer-certify nurses; protect consumer by establishing high standards of professional practice CCRN - Correct Answer-certification for nurses who provide care in critically ill adult, pediatric, or neonatal populations PCCN - Correct Answer-certification for nurses who provide acute care in progressive care, telemetry, and similar units CNML - Correct Answer-certification for critical care managers and leaders CCNS - Correct Answer-certification for ac...