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The nurse is caring for a client in sickle cell crisis. Wha…
The nurse is caring for a client in sickle cell crisis. What are priority interventions for this client? Select all that apply.
Which of the following medications would the nurse question…
Which of the following medications would the nurse question administering to a client after a cardiac catheterization?
A client with second degree burns has been receiving Morphin…
A client with second degree burns has been receiving Morphine through Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) for over a week. The client wakes up frequently during the night complaining of pain. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A client with severe anemia reports symptoms of tachycardia,…
A client with severe anemia reports symptoms of tachycardia, palpitations, exertional dyspnea, cool extremities and dizziness with ambulation. Laboratory test results reveal a hemoglogin of 8 g/dL and a hematocrit of 24%. Based on the data, which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client? (Normal value ranges: hemoglobin – female 12-16 g/dL/ male 14-18 g/dL, hematocrit – female 37-47%/ male 42-52%)
Renal failure may lead to which acid-base imbalance?
Renal failure may lead to which acid-base imbalance?
Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is acceptable for use if…
Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is acceptable for use if a child is able to:
The nurse assesses a client with tachycardia. Which clinica…
The nurse assesses a client with tachycardia. Which clinical manifestation requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
A post-operative client is on subcutaneous insulin per slidi…
A post-operative client is on subcutaneous insulin per sliding scale as follows:Novolog (Lispro) per glucose reading: Blood Glucose Level Insulin Units Below 130 0 units 131-180 2 units 181-220 4 units 221-260 6 units 261-300 8 units Above 300 Call provider There is also an order for novolog (Lispro) sliding scale insulin based on a carbohydrate count:Give 1 unit for every 15 grams of carbohydrates consumed. This morning’s blood glucose reading was 188 mg/dL before breakfast and the client consumed 45 grams carbohydrates with their meal. (Normal value range: fasting glucose 74-106 mg/dL) Calculate how many units of insulin the nurse will administer to this client.
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute…
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute myocardial infarction (MI) about the reason blood was drawn from the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzymes studies?