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The patient who has undergone an exploratory laparotomy and subsequent removal of a large intestinal tumor has an NG tube in place and an IV running at 150mL/hr via an IV pump.  which data should be reported to the health care provider immediately?

Oxygen moves from the systemic capillaries to the interstitial fluid of tissues when the 

The symbol D represents _______.

A client who is burned is drooling and is having difficulty swallowing.  Which action does the nurse take first?

A 0.52 in. x 5.0 in. plate is connected to a gusset with four 1-1/4 in. bolts. Standard sizing is used for the bolt holes. What is the gross area of the plate?

Which of the following causes emulsification of fats 

The nurse is planning discharge education for a client after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.  Which instruction does the nurse include in this client’s teaching?

The healthcare provider is preparing a patient on the medical surgical unit for a thoracentesis.  Which of the following is the most appropriate position for the patient during the procedure?

A client comes in for a yearly PPD.  Which statement by the nurse is best for a client who returns to the clinic 72 hours later with a 15 mm area of redness and induration?

The nurse expects to find renal compensation for an acid base imbalance in which situation?