A.
Increase the nicardipine infusion rate
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B.
Decrease or hold the nicardipine infusion, administer a fluid bolus if ordered, and notify the physician
✓
C.
Administer a vasopressor
✓
D.
Administer a diuretic
✓
A.
Administer IV fluids
✓
B.
Prepare for pericardiocentesis or surgical drainage
✓
C.
Administer a diuretic
✓
B.
Barotrauma (e.g., pneumothorax) or ventilator-associated pneumonia
✓
C.
Sedation is too deep
✓
D.
Equipment malfunction
✓
A.
Decreased cardiac output
✓
B.
Increased afterload and decreased coronary artery perfusion
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D.
Increased heart rate
✓
A.
Apply a warm compress to the site
✓
B.
Suspect central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), obtain blood cultures, and notify the physician
✓
C.
Administer a diuretic
✓
D.
Remove the CVC without orders
✓
B.
Vasopressor-induced peripheral vasoconstriction and ischemia
✓
A.
Administer sodium bicarbonate
✓
B.
Administer IV calcium gluconate/chloride as ordered (to stabilize myocardium), insulin/dextrose, or furosemide
✓
C.
Administer potassium chloride
✓
D.
Administer a potassium-sparing diuretic
✓
A.
Elevate the head of the bed to 10 degrees
✓
B.
Notify the physician immediately and prepare for interventions to lower ICP (e.g., hyperventilation, mannitol)
✓
C.
Administer a sedative
✓
D.
Increase fluid intake
✓
A.
Administer amiodarone IV
✓
B.
Synchronized cardioversion
✓
D.
Administer adenosine IV
✓
A.
It causes hyperglycemia
✓
B.
It can cause significant hypotension and respiratory depression, requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and airway support
✓
D.
It is an anticoagulant
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