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A nurse is providing care to a patient with partial-thickness burns covering 30% of their body. Which of the following actions is the priority to prevent infection?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism who is receiving continuous intravenous heparin therapy. The patient suddenly reports worsening shortness of breath and chest pain. The nurse assesses the following: SpO2 88% on 4 L/min via nasal cannula, respiratory rate 28, HR 122, and BP 88/56. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Which arterial blood gas (ABG) result would the nurse anticipate for a client with a 3-day history of vomiting? Normal ranges: pH 7.35 – 7.45 PaCO2 35 – 45 HCO3 22-26

A nurse is caring for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which nursing action is most appropriate for a client with this diagnosis?

A health care provider orders lactulose (Cephulac), 30 ml three times daily, when a client with cirrhosis develops an increased serum ammonia level. To evaluate the effectiveness of lactulose, the nurse should monitor:

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) following sepsis. The patient is experiencing widespread bleeding and has an elevated D-dimer level. What interventions will the nurse complete?  Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client in the ICU who has been diagnosed with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) with likely progression to the irreversible stage. The nurse’s plan of care should include which intervention?

A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with dehydration and hypotension. The healthcare provider has ordered an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) at 150 mL/hr. Which assessment finding would indicate that the fluid therapy is effective?

A triage nurse is helping to sort patients during a natural disaster. Which of the following patients would be categorized in the “immediate” or red level?