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Pericarditis - ANS Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP Pericardial Effusion - ANS Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the heart); complication of pericarditis; -SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia...

Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pyelography? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every ho...

what are normal ABG values? - ANS pH: acidic 7.35-7.45 basic CO2: basic 35-45 acidic HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic normal paO2 - ANS 80-100 mmHg what pH levels are lethal? - ANS outside 6.8-7.8 where are ABGs drawn from? what test is done to ensure adequate blood flow? - ANS ...

Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many milliliters should be given? - ANS 0.25 milliliters Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What shoul...