Assignment task:
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client who is two days post right hip replacement. The client reports a sudden onset of dyspnea and sharp chest pain. The client appears anxious and diaphoretic. The nurse immediately obtains vital signs: Temperature 38.2F (100.7F) Heart rate 130 beats/min Respiratory rate 36 breaths/min Blood pressure 115/60 mmHg Oxygen saturation 85% on nasal cannula 6 L/min The nurse reports these findings to the health care provider. For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is indicated, nonessential, or contraindicated for this client. Prompt 1Administer alteplase via continuous IV infusion Answer for prompt 1 Administer alteplase via continuous IV infusion Prompt 2CT pulmonary angiography Answer for prompt 2 CT pulmonary angiography Prompt 3Prepare for endotracheal intubation Answer for prompt 3 Prepare for endotracheal intubation Prompt 4Obtain sputum and wound culture Answer for prompt 4 Obtain sputum and wound culture Prompt 5Obtain coagulation studies Answer for prompt 5 Obtain coagulation studies Prompt 6Ensure patent intravenous (IV) access