Question 1
The nurse prepares an infusion of norepinephrine for a patient with acute kidney injury. What are the nurse's responsibilities when providing this medication? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Monitor the blood pressure every 2 to 5 minutes.
◦ Monitor heart rate and pattern.
◦ Infuse through the central line.
◦ Infuse through a hand vein.
◦ Monitor changes in MAP.
Question 2
The nurse plans care for a patient with an acute kidney injury. Which intervention should prevent further injury to the patient's kidneys? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Calculate fluid restriction.
◦ Discuss the need for acetylcysteine with the health care provider prior to testing that uses contrast dye.
◦ Measure urine output every 8 hours.
◦ Use strict aseptic technique when providing care.
◦ Prepare a fluid challenge with dextrose 5% and water.
Examples of intervention and associated nursing activities
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
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A histologic slide showing the sponge-like architecture of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.