A patient is being actively treated for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in the neurological intensive care unit. The patient's current plan of care includes pharmacological interventions to reduce cellular metabolic demand.
The nurse should be aware that this may involve the administration of:
A) Barbiturates
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Anticholinergics
D) Beta-adrenergic blockers
Question 2
A patient with pheochromocytoma has been admitted for an adrenalectomy tomorrow. The patient is to start IV medication this evening to prevent adrenal insufficiency. What medication is the patient most likely to require?
A) Antibiotics
B) Antihypertensives
C) Parenteral nutrition
D) Corticosteroids
Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t
Automated blood pressure monitor
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Nonlinear increase in saturation vapor pressure with increase in temperature.
Apply direct pressure under the zygomatic arch. Moving laterally, gently press up and under the ...