The anxious 5-year-old child is found to have tachypnea, stridor on inspiration, and a “barking” cough. The nurse suspects which condition?
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The 18-year-old patient in sickle cell crisis has received multiple blood transfusions. During the shift assessment, the nurse notes the patient’s heart rate is 132 bpm, blood pressure is 102/58 mmHg, and the sclera are yellow. Which lab result would be surprising for this patient?
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The nurse assessing the 4-month-old brought to the emergency room for poor feeding and signs of dehydration notes the infant seems to be looking down and sclera is visible superior to the iris. The nurse reports this assessment to the provider and receives orders for care. Which order does the nurse question?
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