The LPN/LVN informs the supervising RN, “I didn’t realize until after administering the medication, but I was supposed to give the patient a half tablet of levothyroxine; I gave him a whole tablet.” Which action does the nurse take first?

A patient with septicemia acutely develops a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. No evidence of hemorrhage is noted. Laboratory studies have revealed prolonged clotting times, moderate thrombocytopenia, and an elevated D-dimer level. A diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation is made. Administration of which of the following therapies will be most effective at resolving this patient’s DIC?

A patient with gram-negative sepsis is in the ICU after cardiac arrest. He requires a vasopressor for severe hypotension. Which patient characteristic would prompt the nurse to hold the infusion and contact the provider?