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Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Mar 18, 2014

is this for school? Is this an NCLEX question?

cayenne06, MSN, CNM · Mar 18, 2014

what do you think? We can help you tease it out, but no one is going to give you the answer :)

mlf0323 · Mar 19, 2014

I looked up what type of dysrhythmia this sounded like and came up with PVC's which helped with the next question. The last question is this. OH its a case study not NCLEX. After interpreting ABG's I have determined G.S is in respiratory acidosis. Here is the question: You notice that G.S looks frightened and is lying stiff as a board. How would you respond to this situation?

mlf0323 · Mar 19, 2014

I am not sure this information is enough to determine starting mechanical ventilation? This patient may just be anxious!

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Mar 19, 2014

What were the AGB's? What information did they give you? What electrolyte....if it is low can cause muscle tetany? What electrolyte depletion will also cause that arrythmia?

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nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2014

The question tells you the tow are associated (furosemide (Lasix) first, palpitations following).

What's the electrolyte that is lost with furosemide? What happens when that electrolyte is low? How would you be sure?

That enough hints yet? :)

Pink Magnolia, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2014

The first thing I would do is ASSESS the patient. If I obtained a low BP, I would have my pt lay down to get the blood flowing (tachycardia can be a sign of hypotension/hypovolemia). Then I would notify the provider using SBARR (situation, background, Assessment, Recommendation, Read back).

loop diuretics can cause > low K (if on digoxin > toxicity) & orthostatic hypotension

I would want to get a serum potassium level and administer fluids.

Is this what you all would do? I'm a student too.

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2014

The first thing I would do is ASSESS the patient. If I obtained a low BP, I would have my pt lay down to get the blood flowing (tachycardia can be a sign of hypotension/hypovolemia). Then I would notify the provider using SBARR (situation, background, Assessment, Recommendation, Read back).
loop diuretics can cause > low K (if on digoxin > toxicity) & orthostatic hypotension
I would want to get a serum potassium level and administer fluids.
Is this what you all would do? I'm a student too.

One more thing: How would you assess those palpitations? What would you see, probably?

(... and your patient would lie down. To lay down an object is to physically put it down; you might lay down a baby, for example, but you might have a hard time laying down a big person. People lie down, and they lay down objects/the law/an edict.)(no extra charge :) )

Pink Magnolia, BSN, RN · Mar 22, 2014

One more thing: How would you assess those palpitations? What would you see, probably?...

Since the patient may have a weak irregular pulse, would I want to obtain an ECG because hypokalemia can cause PVCs, flattening T waves, and ST depression?