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A nurse is caring for four client s. Which client would the nurse assess first?

A nurse is caring for a client on the medical stepdown unit. The following data are related to this client:Subjective InformationLaboratory AnalysisPhysical AssessmentShortness of breath for 20 minutesReports feeling frightened“Can’t catch my breath”pH: 7.32PaCO2: 28 mm HgPaO2: 78 mm HgSaO2: 88%Pulse: 120 beats/minRespiratory rate: 34 breaths/minBlood pressure 158/92 mm HgLungs have cracklesWhat action by the nurse is most appropriate?

During general anesthesia for endoscopic sinus surgery of the ethmoid sinus, the surgeon indicates he may have pierced through the ethmoid roof. The anesthetic implication that MUST be considered is: 

A patient who has a Le Fort III fracture is coming to the operating room. The Anesthesiologist states, “We will do a nasal intubation to give the surgeon the best exposure.” Which statement made by the CRNA is correct?

The most common sign of a tracheoesophageal fistula in an intubated patient is:

Thoracic epidural is a key component of postoperative pain management and typically includes:

Use of a right double lumen tube is preferred in: (Select 2)

Which of the following approaches to esophagectomy involve the use of a thoracotomy? (Select 2)

Anesthesia considerations for total laryngectomy include:

Perioperative goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) aims to optimize fluid administration by using objective parameters such as: (Select 2)