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The ABG results of a client with COPD show: pH 7.36, PaCO2 55 mm Hg, HCO3 32 mEq/L. What is the correct interpretation of these results?

Which reason is appropriate for use of an enema? Select all that apply.

A client with renal failure has ABG results of: pH 7.35, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, HCO3 20 mEq/L. What is the correct interpretation?

The nurse instructs an outpatient female patient preparing for an abdominal ultrasonography that prior to the procedure, she should:  

A patient asks why the blood glucose meter directions state to wipe away the first drop of blood. The most informative response by the nurse would be:

The nurse is caring for a patient with dysphagia and is feeding her a pureed chicken diet. Suddenly the patient begins to choke, What is the priority nursing intervention?

An older adult male patient needs to have a condom catheter applied. An appropriate technique is to:

During the administration of a warm tap-water enema, a patient starts to have cramping abdominal pain that he rates a 6 out of 10. What nursing action should the nurse take first?

Which of the following should be restricted when caring for an adult client diagnosed with hyponatremia?

When applying a male condom catheter, what is the correct order of steps that the nurse needs to follow after assessing the patient’s urinary elimination? a. Secure the condom according to the manufacturer’s directions. b. Assess the patient’s mental status and knowledge about the procedure.c. Connect the drainage tubing to the end of the condom catheter.d. Inspect the penis with the condom catheter after application for any swelling.e.  Apply the condom catheter. f. Prepare the condom catheter, drainage bag, and tubing. g. Dispose of contaminated supplies and remove gloves. h. Apply clean gloves and assess the penis for rashes.   “step 1” is “. “step 2” is “. “step 3” is “. “step 4″ is ” “step 5” is “. “step 6” is “.  “step 7” is “. “step 8” is “.