A newly licensed nurse abruptly discontinues the intravenous (IV) norepinephrine (Levophed) once it has infused into the patient. What is the priority action of the more experienced nurse?
A) Obtain an oxygen saturation reading with a pulse oximeter.
B) Notify the physician.
C) Assess the patient's blood pressure.
D) Administer oxygen via a rebreather mask.
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Q2: The patient has experienced hypovolemic shock as
Q3: The physician has prescribed epinephrine (Adrenalin) for
Q4: The patient comes to the emergency department
Q5: The patient is in shock with a
Q6: The nurse works in a summer camp
Q7: The patient is receiving normal serum albumin
Q8: The patient is receiving human serum albumin
Q9: The patient comes to the emergency department
Q10: A patient with cardiogenic shock would exhibit
Q11: Colloids differ from crystalloids in that
A) they
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