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The nurse is caring for a client with kidney failure. The nurse is told that the blood gas results indicate a pH of 7.30 and a HCO3 of 25 mEq/L, and that the client is experiencing which acid-base imbalance?  Laboratory Results Tests and Results Reference Range pH 7.30 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 58 mm Hg 35-45 mm Hg PaO2 80 mm Hg 80-100 mm Hg HCO3 25 mEq/L 21-28 mEq/L

A client is being treated using a group of muscles under tension using weights and pulleys, the nurse understands this traction is used for several reasons? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for an older client who experiences urinary incontinence when she laughs, sneezes, or coughs. Which type of incontinence would the nurse correctly identify this as? 

Which of the following is a age-related change that may contribute to the risk of developing a urinary tract infection? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a client with urine retention.  The client’s history includes prostate enlargement so the nurse prepares to use which type of catheter? 

The nurse is treating a client with severe burns, they have airway established and oxygen being administered.  The nurse has hung Lactated Ringers using the parkland formula to administer fluids to the client.  How will the nurse monitor urinary output for this client? 

A client with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is on a renal diet with moderate protein restrictions. Which meal selection indicates proper understanding of dietary teaching?

The nurse caring for a client with renal failure understands which changes in the kidney function characterizes this disease process? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are the main purposes of placing a client in a traction device? (Select all that apply.)

A 68-year-old client reports vaginal dryness, itching, and mild spotting. Based on the client’s postmenopausal status, which nursing action is most appropriate?