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Pineapplelove6

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A critically ill patient is admitted to the ICU. The health care provider decides to use intra-arterial pressure monitoring. What is the purpose of this?
 
  A) To assess left ventricular function
  B) To assess the pressure of the vena cava
  C) To assess the pressure in the right atrium
  D) To continually measure the patient's blood pressure (BP)

Question 2

Mr. S, a 92-year-old patient in a geriatric medicine unit, has become acutely confused. The development is of great concern to the care team since Mr. S has no history of cognitive deficits. What action should the nurse prioritize?
 
  A) Contacting Mr. S's family
  B) Assessing Mr. S's vital signs and obtaining blood samples
  C) Moving Mr. S to a bed that is visible from the nursing station
  D) Supervising Mr. S during transfers


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aprice35067

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B
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Assessing vital signs and obtaining blood samples would be prioritized over the other noted interventions. Despite their validity, they are not as time dependent.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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