The patient receiving a rapid infusion of Lactated Ringer’s solution for dehydration calls out to report difficulty breathing and a racing heart. Upon assessment, the nurse notes decreased level of consciousness and severe hypotension. Which assessment does the nurse make first?

The 48-pound patient is in the intensive care unit with hypovolemic shock. Intravenous norepinephrine has been ordered to run continuously at 0.05 mcg/kg/min. The pharmacy dispenses the medication in a 1 mg/mL concentration. What is the rate in milliliters per hour that the patient will receive? Enter your answer to the hundredth decimal.

The 30-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department complaining of double vision, bilateral facial drooping, diffuse muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, and shallow respirations. The nurse anticipates administering which medication to confirm this patient’s diagnosis?