The nurse in the critical care unit is caring for a postoperative client who has a ventriculostomy catheter in place. Which of the following represents the primary purpose of a ventriculostomy? 

A client with central Diabetes Insipidus is prescribed intranasal desmopressin. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the treatment?

Escucha. El alfabeto. Listen to the recording and write the words you hear.  (5×2=10)   1. ________________________________ 2.________________________________ 3.________________________________ 4.________________________________ 5.________________________________

What does a NULL represent in the results of the LEAD and LAG functions?

A nurse is triaging clients after a mass-casualty incident using the SALT triage system. Which client should be assigned a red tag?

A 198-lb (90kg) patient is to receive a dobutamine infusion at 5 mcg/kg/min (450mcg/min). The label on the infusion bag states: dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL of normal saline. When setting the infusion pump, the nurse will set the infusion rate at how many milliliters per hour? 

A 56-year-old client, was admitted with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and underwent endovascular coiling of an aneurysm. He is currently sedated and on mechanical ventilation. During your assessment, you note the following: Does not open his eyes to verbal or tactile stimuli. Intubated, so no verbal response is possible. Demonstrates abnormal flexion of his arms and extension of his legs in response to painful stimuli. Based on the noted assessment, what is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score?

The nurse working the critical care unit admits a patient with Diabetes Insipidus after neurosurgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the patient’s care? Select all that apply.

A client with central Diabetes Insipidus is prescribed intranasal desmopressin. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the treatment?

A 198-lb (90kg) patient is to receive a dobutamine infusion at 5 mcg/kg/min (450mcg/min). The label on the infusion bag states: dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL of normal saline. When setting the infusion pump, the nurse will set the infusion rate at how many milliliters per hour?