When a patient receiving IV fluid therapy shows an increase in ...

[tuffie]

When a patient receiving IV fluid therapy shows an increase in blood pressure and has bilateral crackles, the nurse's first priority is to:
 
  a. raise the head of the bed.
  b. slow the infusion.
  c. turn the patient to the left side.
  d. notify the charge nurse.

Question 2

The emergency department nurse can receive assistance in dealing with a victim of poisoning by calling the:
 
  a. American Red Cross.
  b. fire department paramedics.
  c. poison control center.
  d. civil defense office.

[kkenney]

Answer to Question 1

B
When signs of circulatory overload are observed, the infusion is slowed down initially, then the nurse should notify the charge nurse.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse can access the local poison control for assistance in caring for a victim of poisoning.

[tuffie]

Thank you

[kkenney]

No problemo