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The nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is caring for 58-year-old male client
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Medical History Vital Signs Medication Administration Record
• atrial fibrillation
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• hyperlipidemia
• chronic back pain


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Based on the 2000 vital signs, select two (2) immediate actions the nurse should take for a client with atrial fibrillation, COPD, hyperlipidemia, and chronic back pain.

Stop the diltiazem infusion
Apply supplemental oxygen via nonrebreather face mask
Stop the 0.9% saline infusion
Notify the primary healthcare provider
Assess the client for back pain
Request a prescription to change the intravenous fluids to hypertonic saline

Correct Answer: B,D

Rationale: Supplemental oxygen addresses potential hypoxia from COPD or atrial fibrillation complications. D: Correct - Notifying the provider ensures timely management of abnormal vital signs. A, C, E, F: Incorrect - No vital sign data suggests stopping infusions, assessing back pain, or changing to hypertonic saline.

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