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The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas (ABG) results for a client with prolonged diarrhea. The values are pH 7.36, PaCO₂ 30 mmHg, HCO₃⁻ 18 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret these findings?

49. Select TRUE. This section is pending to be graded as per ATI results.    HCC 4 2026 Sepsis ID: 40366587 Password: 38S5398H67

12. A patient informed of a positive rapid screening test result for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is anxious and does not appear to hear what the nurse is saying. Which action by the nurse is most important at this time?

Q37.   A client with diabetes and kidney stones presents with fever, tachycardia, and elevated serum lactate.  Which condition should the nurse prioritize?

Q36.  Which patient is at highest risk for developing SIRS?

Q28.  During the progressive stage of Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS), what assessment finding would most likely indicate worsening perfusion to vital organs?

25. John is a 35-year-old male who has been living with HIV for the past 8 years. He has been on a consistent antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen for the past 18 months. Recently, his healthcare provider ordered a commercial HIV RNA assay to assess the viral load in his blood. The result shows that John has an undetectable viral load. He is scheduled for a follow-up visit to discuss the results and the next steps in his treatment plan. John is curious about the meaning of “undetectable” and how this will affect his treatment and long-term prognosis. He asks the nurse about what this term means for his health. What does an undetectable viral load mean for John’s HIV treatment and health?

Q41.   After receiving handoff report from the night shift, the nurse completes the morning assessment of a patient with sepsis. Vital sign assessment notes blood pressure 95/60 mm Hg, heart rate 110 beats/min, respirations 32 breaths/min, oxygen saturation (SpO2) 96% on 45% oxygen via Venturi mask, temperature 100.50° F, and urine output of 10 mL for the last hour. Given this report, the nurse obtains orders for treatment that include which of the following?

50. Select TRUE. This section is pending to be graded as per ATI results.    HCC 4 2026 Sepsis ID: 40366587Password: 38S5398H67  

Q31.  A patient is suspected of having Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Which criteria are used to diagnose SIRS?