A patient with heart failure is being monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of a dose of furosemide (Lasix). A change in which parameter is most likely to be the earliest reflection that venous return to the heart is reduced?
Central venous pressure
Blood pressure
SaO2 by pulse oximetry
Heart rate
While caring for an 18-year-old male admitted with cystic fibrosis, he tells you that he is HIV-positive. Which is the most appropriate action?
Ask him how he contracted the virus
Flag his name outside his room and his chart with an HIV+ sticker
Tell his girlfriend
Discuss prevention of transmission of the virus
