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Patients with hepatic encephalopathy might experience this abnormal hand and arm movement.
What is asterexis?
To control prevent hepatic encephalopathy, give the patient this.
What is lactulose?
This is the amount of time within which the nurse should obtain an EKG for a patient with chest pain.
What is 10 minutes?
This is the priority during the diuretic phase of AKI.
What is measuring I&O and monitoring electrolytes?
High potassium causes this abnormality on an EKG.
What are tall, peaked T waves?
Patients with this inflammatory condition often report gnawing abdominal pain.
What is pancreatitis?
This drug is prescribed for angina.
What is nitroglycerin?
Sinus tachycardia may be caused by this.
What are stress, dehydration, hemorrhage, use of cocaine or methamphetamine, use of albuterol, etc.?
Hyperkalemia is a priority unless the patient is scheduled for this today.
What is dialysis?
This is an appropriate amount of daily dietary sodium.
What is 2 to 3 grams?
The patient with this condition may have petechiae and splinter hemorrhages.
What is infective endocarditis?
This drug is commonly used for dysrhythmias, but it carries many risks.
What is amiodarone?
The patient with ventricular tachycardia who has a pulse will likely receive this intervention.
What is synchronized cardioversion?
This lab test is the priority if the patient is in respiratory distress.
When this electrolyte is high or low, the client will experience muscle, movement, and sensation problems.
What is calcium?
The patient who received a mechanical valve replacement will take anticoagulants for this long.
What is for the rest of his life?
The patient receiving tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) should be monitored closely for this complication.
What is bleeding?
Sinus bradycardia may be caused by this.
What are vagal maneuvers, use of beta blockers, use of Digoxin, and having a low resting heart rate due to physical fitness?
This is the first step in the nursing process, and it is often the priority intervention.
What is assessment?
Use of this medication in heart failure patients may cause pulmonary edema.
What is IV fluids?
The client with pericarditis will have this heart sound on auscultation.
What is pericardial friction rub?
This drug increases pulse and blood pressure.
What is dopamine?
Ventricular fibrillation is often preceded by this dysrhythmia.
What is ventricular tachycardia?
This is what cardiac tamponade sounds like on auscultation.
What is "muffled heart tones?"
High or low levels of this electrolyte often causes neurological problems.
What is sodium?