During hourly rounding assessment of the patient with a chest tube for treatment of a pneumothorax, the nurse notes the patient’s chest and neck are markedly more edematous than on previous assessment. Upon palpation, crepitus is noted. Which action does the nurse take first?

On day four postop following an open abdominal surgery, the patient develops a cough. During an assessment, the patient coughs, and the wound dehisces. The nurse notes intestinal loops are visible outside of the wound. Which initial intervention by the nurse is appropriate?

A patient in septic shock suffers from acute kidney injury. Which of the following terms most accurately describes the pathophysiology of this patient’s kidney disease?