Question
4 pts
Case Study:
D.H. is a 28-year-old female admitted to the intensive care unit after a motor vehicle
accident. D.H. sustained a head injury, 4 broken ribs, a pneumothorax, and a broken
clavicle. She has a chest tube and is currently on the ventilator, PRVC 12, 450, 75%, 10.
The health care provider has ordered Lactated Ringers at 100 mL/hr, propofol at 15
mcg/kg/min, and fentanyl at 50 mcg/hr. D.H. weighs 140 pounds and has no drug
allergies. Lungs are diminished in all fields, heart sounds normal, all peripheral pulses
present. D.H. has a bruise over her left knee and right hip.
Which actions are indicated for the patient based on the above scenario (Select all that
apply)
The nurse is preparing to begin the ordered medications for D.H. The pharmacy
provides a 1 liter bag of lactated ringers, propofol 1000 mg/100mL, and fentanyl 1000
mcg/100 mL.