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A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is admitted, and arterial blood gas (ABG) results are obtained. Which ABG findings are consistent with the respiratory compensation expected in metabolic acidosis associated with ESRD?

A nurse is preparing to administer adenosine to a client with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). What precaution is essential before administering adenosine?

The nurse reads in the medical record that a client’s tumor is staged at T2, N0, M0. What does this staging indicate about the client’s status?

Measure the QRS complex on the rhythm below  

A client recovering from chest trauma has a chest tube in place. The nurse should notify the physician if which of the following occurs?

Match the following medication with the correct possible side effect

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with epilepsy who is prescribed valproic acid. The nurse understands the importance of monitoring for potential adverse effects. Which laboratory test is essential when assessing for valproic acid toxicity?

A client receiving a loop diuretic for congestive heart failure. Which medication would the nurse expect the client to be receiving while on this medication?

A client presenting to the emergency room with the following lesions should be tested for which of the following disease processes?  

A nurse is providing education to a client who has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for the treatment of depression. The client is concerned about potential side effects. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?