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The nurse is flushing a peripheral IV lock. Which technique is correct?

Scenario: Patient with tracheostomy becomes acutely dyspneic, using accessory muscles. Trach tube is dislodged. O₂ sat = 85%. Evaluate Outcomes (SATA): What clinical indications show improvement in the client condition? Select all that apply.

What is the priority before feeding via NG tube?

A 68-year-old patient with heart failure and diuretic use presents with weakness. Labs show: K⁺ = 3.0 mEq/L. Cardiac monitor: frequent PVCs. Provider order: Potassium chloride 20 mEq IV push STAT. Generate Solutions (SATA): What is the appropriate action? Select all that apply.

A patient on continuous NG feeding develops coughing, nausea, and crackles. Residual = 600 mL. Generate Solutions (SATA): What interventions would you anticipate for this client

Which patient statement indicates effective pain management?

After 10 hours of feeding, new data: Gastric residual: 320 mL Blood glucose: 215 mg/dL Client restless, coughing intermittently Respiratory rate: 26/min Which findings suggest feeding intolerance or complications? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous feeding. What is the priority action?

A nurse is assessing a patient for tolerance to enteral feeding. Which findings indicate feeding intolerance? Select all that apply.

What is the priority nursing action after collecting any specimen?