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The client who received 50 mL from a unit of whole blood has new onset low back pain. The nurse notes the following vital signs: BP 100/50, Pulse 105, RR 20, Temperature of 100.4 F. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Lab values show a serum calcium level of 4.0 mg/dL (normal 9.0 – 10.5 mg/dL).  Which of the following signs/symptoms should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy due to an NPO status. Which of the following solutions should the nurse anticipate to be ordered for this client?

The nurse is assigned to care for a group of clients. On review of the clients’ medical records, the nurse determines that which client is most likely at risk for a fluid volume deficit?

Potassium chloride intravenously has been ordered for a client with hypokalemia. Which action(s) would the nurse take to prepare and administer the potassium chloride? Select all that apply.

Leadership characteristics describe the personality types of successful leaders. Which of the following best defines the characteristics of authentic leaders?

A patient is admitted for evaluation of a bowel obstruction and has a nasogastric tube placed to low intermittent suction. The physician orders arterial blood gases, and the following results are reported: Parameter Patient Results Normal Reference Range pH 7.37 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 33 mmHg 35-45 mmHg PaO2 94 mmHg 80-100 HCO3 19 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L SaO2 98% 95-100%     What is the nurse’s interpretation of these results?

Sarah, a staff nurse on your unit, witnesses another nurse threatening a client. Sarah wants to remain friends with her co-worker and worries that confrontation or reporting her co-worker will destroy their relationship. Sarah is experiencing which type of conflict?

A 35 year old male patient has superficial partial thickness burns to the entirety of both legs and arms.  Using the Rule of Nines, calculate the total body surface area percentage that is burned.

Which of the following statements are true regarding carbon monoxide poisoning? Select all that apply.