The nurse suspects that a patient has Ludwig’s angina. Which action does the nurse take first?

The nurse is assigned to a patient who is suffering from acute pericarditis. The patient suddenly becomes hypotensive with signs of peripheral vascular insufficiency. On exam, the patient has significant jugular venous distention and muffled heart sounds. Which statement best describes the pathophysiology of this patient’s condition?

The patient has undergone an extracapsular cataract extraction. Which discharge instructions does the nurse give the patient? Select all that apply.