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A 70-year-old woman was admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of pyelonephritis but failed to respond appreciably to antibiotic therapy.
 
  Upon demonstrating warning signs and symptoms of septic shock, the patient has transferred to the intensive care unit for treatment. Recent assessments suggest that the patient's infection is now beginning to resolve. What types of monitoring and assessment are likely to be required in this patient's immediate care? Select all that apply.
  A) Peripheral intravenous access
  B) Arterial line access
  C) Pulmonary artery catheterization
  D) Ventricular assist device
  E) Cardiac monitoring

Question 2

A patient who has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with extensive burns is conscious but unable to speak due to upper airway trauma. When communicating with this patient, the ICU nurse should adopt which of the following strategies?
 
  A) Provide brief explanations and directions to the patient.
  B) Ask the patient questions that can be answered with a nod or a shake of the head.
  C) Defer to a friend or family member of the patient when information is needed.
  D) Speak to the patient slowly and with increased volume.



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kthug

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Answer to Question 1

A, E

Answer to Question 2

B




sdfghj

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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