CCRN practice question 13 of 25
An experienced nurse new to a unit believes the literature does not support current unit practice of a fixed-dose nitroglycerin IV (Tridil) infusion…
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An experienced nurse new to a unit believes the literature does not support current unit practice of a
fixed-dose nitroglycerin IV (Tridil) infusion in all postoperative cardiac surgery patients for 24 hours.
The nurse develops a proposal referencing peer-reviewed articles. Based on the proposal, unit
leaders agree to remove the nitroglycerin IV (Tridil) infusion from the standard order set. The actions
taken by the nurse are best described as
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