The patient presents to the emergency department complaining of lightheadedness and states, “I feel like my heart is racing.” Upon assessment, the nurse notes the patient is diaphoretic and pale. Vital signs are significant for a heart rate of 220 bpm, blood pressure of 70/50 mm Hg, and oxygen saturations of 96%. The 12-lead EKG indicates supraventricular tachycardia. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer?

A nurse is taking care of a patient who has been on longstanding total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The provider orders the TPN to be discontinued. Shortly after the TPN is stopped, the patient becomes altered and combative. The nurse attributes the change in this patient to which condition?

The nurse suspects the patient has experienced an air embolism from the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Place the steps the nurse takes to intervene in the correct order.