The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia and fulminant pulmonary arterial hypertension. The patient is intubated and mechanically ventilated receiving inhaled nitric oxide (iNO). Additionally, the patient has a central line with multiple continuous infusions, including norepinephrine, vecuronium, morphine, and propofol. During the shift, the nurse begins to have difficulty breathing, a dry throat, syncope, and chest pain. Which action does the nurse take first?

A 15-year-old patient has been diagnosed with non-mosaic Turner syndrome. The nurse prepares to educate the patient on which medication?

The patient is brought to the emergency department after sudden onset slurring of the words, confusion, and right-sided weakness that started 3 hours ago. Aspirin was given by emergency response. He has a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia for which he is compliant with therapy. He smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per day. Upon assessment, the patient’s temperature is 37.4°C, heart rate is 118 bpm, and blood pressure is 204/118 mmHg.  A stat computed tomography (CT) scan shows an area of hyperechogenicity on the left side of the brain. The nurse prepares to provide which medication?