18 Oct A 16 year old male is admitted to the step down unit following laparotomy for appendici-tis. It was determined during surgery that the appendix had ruptured causing a perito-nitis.

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A 16 year old male is admitted to the step down unit following laparotomy for appendici-tis. It was determined during surgery that the appendix had ruptured causing a perito-nitis. What antibiotics would be indicated to treat the peritonitis?               ...

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18 Oct The APRN has determined that a 21 year old motor vehicle crash victim needs a rapid sequence intubation. The patient weighs 77 kg.

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The APRN has determined that a 21 year old motor vehicle crash victim needs a rapid sequence intubation. The patient weighs 77 kg. What medications are indicated to successfully achieve the rapid sequence intubation?                       ...

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18 Oct A patient with respiratory failure has hemodynamic monitoring and is receiving mechanical ventilation with peak end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 10 cm H2O.

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A patient with respiratory failure has hemodynamic monitoring and is receiving mechanical ventilation with peak end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 10 cm H2O. Which information indicates that a change in the ventilator settings may be required?   a. The arterial line shows a blood pressure of 90/46.   b. The...

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18 Oct What is your interpretation of this 12-lead EKG?

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What is your interpretation of this 12-lead EKG?                                            Question 2 A 66-year-old female complains of dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Her EKG is below. What...

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18 Oct For the following ABGs, identify the level of hypoxemia, the primary acid base disorder, and the type of compensation.

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For the following ABGs, identify the level of hypoxemia, the primary acid base disorder, and the type of compensation. Example - acute respiratory acidosis with metabolic alkalosis and severe hypoxemia   ABG Result   pH          pCO2     pO2        HCO3   7.08       ...

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18 Oct A 26-year-old male was injured in a motorcycle crash 3 days ago. He sustained an acute subdural hematoma, acetabular fracture, and L2 fracture with spinal cord injury and resulting paralysis.

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A 26-year-old male was injured in a motorcycle crash 3 days ago. He sustained an acute subdural hematoma, acetabular fracture, and L2 fracture with spinal cord injury and resulting paralysis. He has a warm swollen right lower leg. Duplex ultrasound of the right lower leg...

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18 Oct A 56 year old man is thought to be in hypovolemic shock. What physical assessment findings would you expect to find to confirm this type of shock?

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A 56 year old man is thought to be in hypovolemic shock. What physical assessment findings would you expect to find to confirm this type of shock?                                         Question...

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18 Oct Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

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Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders   Like many disorders affecting other systems, those related to endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional concerns have specific considerations for geriatric populations. Accurate history taking of symptoms associated with these disorders is essential for completing an assessment of the...

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18 Oct Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Hematological and Immune System Disorders

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Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Hematological and Immune System Disorders   Many factors affect patients’ hematological and immune status. Additionally, manifestations of these disorders may appear in different organ systems. As an advanced practice nurse, you must be able to diagnose and treat patients with hematological and immune...

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18 Oct Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Abdominal, Urological, and Gynecological Disorders

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Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Abdominal, Urological, and Gynecological Disorders   Photo Credit: Teodor Lazarev / Adobe Stock   Accurate history taking of abdominal, urological, and gynecological complaints is essential for completing an assessment of the older adult. For this Assignment, as you examine this week’s patient case study, consider...

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