The triage nurse in the emergency department is assessing a…

The triage nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who reports pain and swelling in the right lower leg. The patient’s pain became much worse last night and appeared along with fever, chills, and sweating. The patient states, “I hit my leg on the car door 4 or 5 days ago, and it has been sore ever since.” The patient has a history of chronic venous insufficiency. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate for this patient?

The nurse is admitting a 57-year old patient with a possible…

The nurse is admitting a 57-year old patient with a possible diagnosis of septic shock. The nurse’s assessment reveals that the patient has a normal blood pressure, increased heart rate, hypoactive bowel sounds, and cold, clammy skin. The nurse’s analysis of this data should lead to which preliminary conclusion?