The nurse is caring for a patient with unilateral left renal artery stenosis secondary to atherosclerotic disease. The patient is placed on an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and serum creatinine rises by 3 mg/dL. What is the most likely explanation for this reaction to this medication?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected methicillin resistant staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) skin infection. While awaiting wound cultures and sensitivities, the patient is empirically given vancomycin. When the nurse starts the IV infusion of vancomycin, the patient acutely develops a pruritic, erythematous rash that involves the face, neck and upper torso. Which action does the nurse take first?

The patient presents to the emergency department following ingestion of an entire bottle of alprazolam. Upon review of the patient’s chart, the patient has been taking alprazolam for 2 years. Vital signs are significant for an oxygen saturation of 84% on room air, respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute, a blood pressure of 88/64 mmHg, and a heart rate of 64 bpm. The nurse anticipates the provider to prescribe which of the following therapies?