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An adrenal mass may displace the splenic vein:

A 49 year old male patient who has a right-sided chest tube after a thoracotomy has continuous bubbling in the suction-control chamber of the collection device. Which action by the RN is appropriate?

A 9 year old boy has been admitted with severe asthma. His initial PaCO2 was 34 mm Hg. One hour later his PaCO2 is 48 mm Hg, and 1 hour after that, his PaCO2 is 59 mm Hg. Which intervention would the nurse anticipate being ordered by the practitioner?

After change-of-shift report, which patient should the RN assess first?

An emergency room RN is teaching a patient with heart failure who has been prescribed enalapril. Which statement would the nurse include in this client’s teaching?

A 37 year old Hispanic patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for tuberculosis calls the clinic and reports having orange discolored urine and tears. Which response by the RN reflects accurate knowledge about the medication and the patient’s illness?

After change-of-shift report, which patient should the critical care RN assess first?

A critical care RN cares for a 65 year old male patient recovering from prosthetic valve replacement surgery. The patient asks, “Why will I need to take anticoagulants for the rest of my life?” What is the best response by the RN?

The RN assesses a 54 year old female patient who has a mediastinal chest tube. Which symptoms require the RN’s immediate intervention? (Select all that apply.)

Which information will be most important for the RN to communicate to the health care provider about an older patient who has influenza?