A Patient in the Intensive Care Unit with Acute Decompensated

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient in the intensive care unit with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) complains of severe dyspnea and is anxious,tachypneic,and tachycardic.All of the following medications have been ordered for the patient.The nurse's priority action will be to

• A) give IV morphine sulfate 4 mg.
• B) give IV diazepam (Valium) 2.5 mg.
• C) increase nitroglycerin (Tridil) infusion by 5 mcg/min.
• D) increase dopamine (Intropin) infusion by 2 mcg/kg/min.

Recognize the significance of the heart's anatomical features in its function.

Explain the role of the heart within the circulatory system.

Understand the impact of diseases on cardiac tissue and function.

Understand the structure and authority of regulatory bodies in the legal profession.

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Definitions:

Presiding Officer

An individual who leads or manages the proceedings of an organization, assembly, or legislative body, ensuring that discussions and decisions are made according to established rules.

Congress

The United States' national legislative entity, comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Basic Weakness

Fundamental flaws or vulnerabilities in a system, individual, or organization that can lead to its downfall or failure.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the 13 American states, ratified in 1781, which was eventually replaced by the U.S. Constitution due to its weaknesses.