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    Nclex-Rn Readiness Test 8Question 87
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    1400 A 24-year-old male is admitted with confusion, lethargy, and dyspnea after participating in a marathon. The client was seen drinking large amounts of plain water. Crackles notes to all lung fields with a productive cough. 1+ deep tendon reflexes, 2+ regular pulses, active bowel sounds, diaphoretic.

    Vitals: 99.0°F. 37.0°C, 97 bpm, 151/85 mm Hg, RR 30 breaths/min, O2 sat 85% on room air.

    Clinical illustration

    1415:

    • Admit to intensive care unit (ICU)
    • Seizure precautions
    • 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
    • Daily weight
    • 3% saline at 100 mL/hr
    • Serum sodium levels every 2 hours
    • Furosemide 40 mg intravenous (IV) push × 1 dose
    • Insert an indwelling urinary catheter
    • Nitroglycerin 600 mcg IV bolus, then continuous IV infusion at 100 mcg/min (titrate per protocol)
    • Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP) with FiO₂ titrated to maintain SpO₂ > 92%

    ➢ Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow-up? Select all that apply.

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