Asked by Brandon Jochim on Jun 06, 2024
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A patient presents to the emergency room complaining of vomiting with severe back and leg pain. The patient's home medications include daily oral corticosteroids. Vital signs reveal a low blood pressure and there are peaked T waves on the electrocardiogram. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
A) Start an intravenous line
B) Collect urine specimen
C) Administer antiemetic
D) Administer narcotic analgesia
Oral Corticosteroids
Steroid medications taken by mouth to treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic inflammatory diseases.
Peaked T Waves
Electrocardiogram findings characterized by sharp, narrow T waves, potentially indicating hyperkalemia or myocardial ischemia.
Intravenous Line
A medical tubing inserted into a vein to administer fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
- Execute critical interventions for patients presenting with symptoms of adrenal crisis.
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Learning Objectives
- Execute critical interventions for patients presenting with symptoms of adrenal crisis.
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