A mass casualty incident has occurred and the charge nurse must make beds available in the intensive care unit for incoming victims. Which patients can be safely downgraded to the floor? Select all that apply.

Patient receiving captopril who has developed a new onset dry hacking cough , Elderly patient with urinary tract infection who complains of urinary urgency and pain , Patient being treated for asthma exacerbation whose heart rate is 118 bpm , Patient who complains of abdominal cramping after receiving a nasogastric tube feeding. The patient receiving captopril who has developed a new onset dry hacking cough is experiencing an expected side effect of ACE inhibitors. This patient can be managed on the floor. The elderly patient with a UTI who complains of urinary urgency and pain is exhibiting expected symptoms of a UTI and can be managed on the floor. The patient being treated for an asthma exacerbation whose heart rate is 118 bpm is exhibiting signs of a side effect of albuterol, a common asthma medication. The patient whose Glasgow Coma Score has decreased from 10 to 8 is exhibiting worsening symptoms – it is not safe for this patient to be downgraded.

A mass casualty incident has occurred and the charge nurse must m...

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Difficulty: 10

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