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A client with a cerebellar cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is most likely to demonstrate:

The client’s new demand pacemaker rate is set at 54.  The nurse notes the client’s pulse is 56.  What nursing action is indicated?

Interpret the following arterial blood gas: pH: 7.36, pCO2: 35, pO2: 85 HCO3: 26 

The telemetry monitor alarms for the rhythm below:  The priority action by the nurse is

A nurse is working in the ER and comes out of report to a very full assignment. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

A home health nurse is performing an initial assessment for an elderly client recently diagnosed with severe renal disease. The client has had difficulty staying compliant with her prescribed diet.  The best action by the nurse is to:

A nurse teaches the client with end stage renal disease who is preparing for hemodialysis about the creation of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula.  Which of the following statements is correct regarding care of the AV fistula?

A healthcare provider orders potassium chloride (KCL) 40 mEq in an IV of 500 cc’s of D5W for the client.  The client’s serum potassium is 2.2 mEq/L.  Which is the best action by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client ordered digoxin 250 mcg via peg daily. The pharmacy supplies digoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? Round to tenth.

A nurse is caring for a client in the surgical intensive care unit preparing for intracranial surgery. During the admission the client gives short quick answers and asks the nurse, “Will this take much longer? I would really like to get some rest before the procedure.” What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?