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A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client with a sucking chest wound resulting from a gunshot. The client’s vital signs include a blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg, a weak pulse rate of 118/min, and a respiratory rate of 40/min. Which of the following actions is most important for the nurse to take first?

A nurse manager is addressing a conflict between staff members that has not yet become apparent to the team but is creating tension among a few individuals. Which stage of conflict does this situation represent?

A nurse responds to a ventilator alarm and finds the client lying in bed gasping, with the endotracheal (ET) tube on the floor. Which priority action should the nurse take?

A nurse admits a new client 18 hours post-abdominal surgery with a nasogastric tube to low suction. The client reports increased anxiety and exhibits dizziness, tingling in the extremities, and a decreased level of consciousness. The client’s respiratory rate is 32 breaths/min, and the latest arterial blood gases (ABGs) reveal:pH: 7.48PaCO₂: 28 mm HgHCO₃⁻: 22 mEq/LWhich action should the nurse take first?

A nurse receives a newly admitted client with uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus. The nurse notes deep and rapid respirations (Kussmaul respirations), confusion, and a blood glucose level of 400 mg/dL. Arterial blood gas results reveal:pH: 7.25PaCO₂: 30 mm HgHCO₃⁻: 15 mEq/LWhich priority action should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory failure. Which of the following signs should the nurse identify as early indicators of respiratory failure?   Select all that apply

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A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which finding requires the nurse to take immediate action?

A nurse noted a high-pressure alarm sound on a client’s mechanical ventilation. Which of the following conditions can cause this to occur? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a client at risk of ARDS. Which sequence of findings indicates the client is progressing from acute respiratory failure to ARDS?