A 41 yo woman with long-standing cirrhosis undergoes an abdominal sonogram. AST, ALT, and GGT levels are elevated. The liver is small and difficult to penetrate. A sonolucent area is noted between the left lateral and medial lobes and shows flow with color doppler. Based on these findings, what is the most likely diagnosis?

The first ultrasound contrast agent to receive FDA approval was used in:

When the microbubble is destroyed:

Tissue-specific ultrasound contrast agents can be considered to be:

When in harmonic imaging mode,the ultrasound system is configured to receive only echoes:

While assessing a patient who is 12 hours postoperative after a thoracotomy for lung cancer, a critical care RN notices that the chest tube is dislodged. Which action by the RN is best?

Which statement by the ICU RN when explaining the purpose of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the patient’s caregiver is accurate?

A 9 year old boy has been admitted with severe asthma. His initial PaCO2 was 34 mm Hg. One hour later his PaCO2 is 48 mm Hg, and 1 hour after that, his PaCO2 is 59 mm Hg. Which intervention would the nurse anticipate being ordered by the practitioner?

The ICU RN is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient and responds to a high inspiratory pressure alarm. Recognizing possible causes for the alarm, the RN assesses for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

After change-of-shift report, which patient should the RN assess first?