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A patient arrives at the ER following a motor vehicle crash. The patient sustained multiple rib fractures. The nurse knows the priority action is to:

A patient with Myasthenia Gravis presents with severe muscle weakness, respiratory distress, and difficulty swallowing. The Tensilon test shows improvement in symptoms. What does this indicate?

A patient is admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of chronic myelogenous leukemia. The platelet count is 10,000/ml. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for the patient based on this laboratory value?

A 22-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency department experiencing rapid breathing and lightheadedness after a panic attack. Her arterial blood gas (ABG) results are as follows: pH: 7.50 PaCO2: 30 mmHg HCO3-: 24 mEq/L Based on these ABG results, which acid-base imbalance is the patient experiencing?

A patient is placed in Buck’s traction following a hip fracture while waiting for surgery. Nursing responsibilities in caring for this patient include all for the following except:

A patient has a small cell carcinoma of the lung that is causing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse would expect the patient to have all the findings except?

A patient with a serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L is being treated for hyponatremia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?

A patient develops megaloblastic anemia. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about increasing oral intake of:

The most accurate assessment parameters for the nurse to use to determine adequate tissue perfusion in thee patient with MODS are

The nurse assesses a patient with a history of asthma. Which assessment finding indicates the nurse should take immediate action?