A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 68-year-…

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 68-year-old client with a history of hypothyroidism who was found at home confused and difficult to arouse. The family reports the client has not been taking prescribed levothyroxine for several months. Assessment findings include: Temperature: 94.8°F  Heart rate: 42/min Blood pressure: 82/50 mm Hg Respiratory rate: 8/min Oxygen saturation: 88% on room air Non-pitting edema of the face and hands Slow, slurred speech Which action should the nurse take first?

Which of the following changes would increase the vapor pres…

Which of the following changes would increase the vapor pressure of a liquid? 1. an increase in temperature 2. an increase in the intermolecular forces in the liquid 3. an increase in the size of the open vessel containing the liquid   (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 2 only (e) 3 only

A nurse is caring for a 42-year-old client with a history of…

A nurse is caring for a 42-year-old client with a history of Addison’s disease who presents to the emergency department with vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. The client reports extreme weakness and dizziness. Assessment findings: Blood pressure: 78/46 mm Hg Heart rate: 124/min Respiratory rate: 22/min Temperature: 99.1°F Skin cool and pale Capillary refill: 4 seconds Increasing confusion and lethargy Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 68-year-…

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 68-year-old client with a history of hypothyroidism who was found at home confused and difficult to arouse. The family reports the client has not been taking prescribed levothyroxine for several months. Assessment findings include: Temperature: 94.8°F  Heart rate: 42/min Blood pressure: 82/50 mm Hg Respiratory rate: 8/min Oxygen saturation: 88% on room air Non-pitting edema of the face and hands Slow, slurred speech Which action should the nurse take first?