Bоtched undercоver investigаtiоn of gun smuggling resulted in the deаth of U.S. Border Agent Briаn Terry. Agent Terry was murdered with a weapon that was used in the investigation but one that was also lost or unaccounted for in the investigation. This cover up also placed U.S. Attorney General Holder in a criminal investigation that was eventually blocked by U.S. President Obama. This investigation was known as ________________________________
Tаke Actiоn The nurse in the emergency depаrtment (ED) is cаring fоr a 73-year-оld male client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who presents with severe shortness of breath and new-onset pedal edema. Nurse's Notes 1000 Day 1 of hospitalization Patient reports becoming increasingly short of breath with minimal activity and noticed new-onset pedal edema this morning and had a weight gain of 8 lb. (3.6 kg) this week. Went to health care provider who sent patient to the ED. Patient is alert and oriented to time, place, situation, and person. Only able to speak a few words at a time due to dyspnea. Diffuse crackles and wheezing auscultated bilaterally, no pleural friction rub noted. Cardiac exam revealed S1 and S2 heart sounds, jugular venous distention, and +2 pitting edema of ankles. Pedal pulses not palpable without doppler due to edema; radial pulses strong. Active bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants. Abdomen distended with right upper quadrant (RUQ) tenderness. Vital signs: temperature, 98.2°F (36.8°C); heart rate, 94 beats/min; respiratory rate, 26 breaths/min; blood pressure, 148/84 mm Hg. Oxygen saturation 88% on room air. Weight 172 lb. (78 kg). Abdominal girth 150 cm. Laboratory Results Test 1000, Day 1 Normal Range Red blood cells (RBCs) 5.1 million/µL (5.1 x 1012/L) 4.2–5.4 million/µL (4.2–5.4 x 1012/L) Hemoglobin 14.7 g/dL (147 g/L) 14–17.4 g/dL (140–174 g/L) Hematocrit 61% (0.61) 42%–52% (0.42–0.52) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 60 U/L (0.83 µkat/L) 10–40 units/L (0.17–0.68 μkat/L) Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 55 U/L (0.8 µkat/L) 14–20 units/L (0.23–0.33 μkat/L) Orders 1430 Provide oxygen at 4 L/minute by nasal cannula Administer furosemide 40 mg intravenous (IV), STAT. The nurse has reviewed the provider's orders from 1430 and is implementing the plan of care. Select the appropriate nursing intervention(s) that fall into each of the following categories.