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A transcranial doppler is obtained for a patient with a traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The doppler is positive for vasospasm. The trauma nurse would expect which of the following medications to be prescribed? A vasospasm is a known complication of subarachnoid hemorrhages. Calcium channel blockers are used to prevent or reverse vasospasms and are frequently used in the treatment of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Metoprolol, Hydralazine and Lisinopril are not calcium channel blockers and would n...

CNL certification review, Exam (elaborations) (answered + rationales) 2023 Update A team charter includes all except which of the following? A. Clearly defined goals B. Specific outcomes C. Team member roles D. Time allotted for each activity -Ans- D. Rationale: A team charter is an essential written agreement defining what the team is going to accomplish, how success will be measured, and defining team member roles. As a clinical nurse leader (CNL), you know a potential use of a pati...

Which of the following best describes safety in health care? A. A registered nurse (RN) who made a major medication error was terminated. B. After a medication error, a team works to prevent similar errors in the future. C. An organization focuses on efficiency on the nursing units. D. Safety indicators are reported regularly. ANS: B Page: 164 A. This is incorrect. Determining why errors occur and working to eliminate them is the best way to promote safety. B. This is correct. Determin...

HLT362 Week 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest DQ1 Topic 2 DQ 1 System Admin Max Points: 8.0 Select a research article, other than the articles from your assignments, from the GCU library. Provide an overview of the study and describe the strategy that was used to select the sample from the population. Evaluate the effectiveness of the sampling method selected. Provide support for your answer. Include the article title and permalink in your post. Reply Ascending | Descending My Post...

NR 224: Fundamentals Skills Exam 2 Review Chapter 41: Oxygenation Know alterations in breathing pattern/ alterations in respiratory functioning. o The three primary alterations are hypoventilat ion, hyperventilation, and hypoxia. o Hypoventilation and hyperventilation are often determined by arterial blood gas analysis. o At rest, the NORMAL adult respiration rate is 12 to 20 regular breaths/min. o Hyperventilation: » rate and depth of respirations increase » hypocarbia sometimes occurs (also ...