The client with COPD was consistently displaying oxygen satu…

The client with COPD was consistently displaying oxygen saturation levels of 88% on room air. The UAP informs the nurse that they applied supplemental oxygen at 2L per minute via nasal cannula, and then increased it to 6 L per minute. The oxygen saturation is now 98%. What should the nurse do first?  

Follow instructions for rounding for each question.  Label a…

Follow instructions for rounding for each question.  Label all answers to receive credit. All labels must be written in approved abbreviations from the Pickar or Taylor textbook. Calculate the fluid intake in mL for a client who had the following fluids Coffee:                         8 ounces Orange juice:               4 ounces Water:                          1 L  

A 64-year-old female with chronic back pain is prescribed a…

A 64-year-old female with chronic back pain is prescribed a fentanyl patch 50 mcg every 3 days, oxycodone (OxyContin) 20 mg PO BID, and oxycodone (OxyContin) 5 mg PO q4h PRN breakthrough pain greater than 7. The nurse administered the fentanyl patch and oxycodone (OxyContin) 20 mg PO at 1000. At 1200 the client complains of pain rated 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. The best action by the nurse is to