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A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which finding requires the nurse to take immediate action?

A nurse noted a high-pressure alarm sound on a client’s mechanical ventilation. Which of the following conditions can cause this to occur? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a client at risk of ARDS. Which sequence of findings indicates the client is progressing from acute respiratory failure to ARDS?

The physician prescribed Invanz 3.375 mg in 250 mL NS IV to infuse over 90 minutes. What is the calculated flow rate in mL/hour? Round to nearest whole number 

A client with hypermagnesemia reports lethargy, nausea, and vomiting since this morning. The medical record indicates adequate renal function and normal sinus rhythm on the ECG. Which initial prescription should the nurse anticipate from the provider?

A ventilator’s baseline flow is 6 LPM. The ventilator begins an inspiratory phase when it measures 5 LPM baseline flow returning to its flow measuring device. Based on this information, the sensitivity is set at:

A nurse notices a high-pressure alarm on the mechanical ventilator of a client. The nurse suspects that the tubing is kinked after observing the patient biting the endotracheal tube. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A 70-year-old male with a history of CHF and hypertension arrives in the ER due to acute onset of dyspnea. The patient is on a nonrebreather and your assessment reveals the following:HR 135 beats/min    RR 36 BPM and labored    BP 72/50 mmHg   BS with coarse crackles throughout27   PaCO2 60 mmHg   PaO2 50 mmHg   HCO3- 27 mEq/L   SaO2 74%The most appropriate recommendation is:

A nurse is caring for a client with hyponatremia. The client’s sodium level is 124 mEq/L and they are experiencing headache, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. The healthcare provider has prescribed several interventions. Which action should the nurse complete first?

A client with acute respiratory failure is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse observes restlessness, tachypnea, use of accessory muscles, and an SpO₂ of 88%. The healthcare provider has prescribed several interventions. Which action should the nurse prioritize first?