A 45-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus prese…

A 45-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus presents to the emergency department with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. He reports feeling very weak and lethargic. The following ABG results are obtained: pH: 7.28 PaCO2: 22 mmHg HCO3-: 18 mEq/L Which of the following best describes the patient’s condition?

A 20 year old client newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel…

A 20 year old client newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease is receiving Prednisone 10 mg orally, ordered to be taken every 8 hours. The nurse is beginning the first dose before the patient is discharged.  Which priority intervention should the nurse implement?