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The client you are caring for has a history of a febrile reaction to blood transfusions. As an intervention to reduce the reactions, you would expect which of the following healthcare provider (HCP) orders?

The RN is teaching a community class on HIV transmission and prevention.  She determines that the teaching has been effective when the class identifies the following statement describing how the HIV virus is transmitted:

As the RN, you suspect the onset of ARDS in a client who is on 100% non-re-breather when they develop this hallmark sign:

During a client’s angiography, a blockage of a coronary artery is found and a PCI is performed. To prevent complications related to the contrast (dye) used in the procedure, it is most important for the nurse to

The rehabilitation nurse caring for the client with an L1 SCI is developing the nursing care plan.  Which intervention should the nurse implement? 

What data collected by the nurse caring for a client who has developed cardiogenic shock indicate the client may developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? 

An early effect that shock has on the body is

A client presents complaining of difficulty breathing and generalized weakness after having suffered chest pain for approximately 1 hour the previous night. Assessment data: Skin Pale, diaphoretic Breath Sounds equal, crackles throughout Perfusion Capillary beds dusky, jugular venous distention present, B/P 98/50 Pulse 118, thready Respirations 26, labored Temperature 98.6F Which condition is the patient suspected of suffering?

The nurse is caring for a client who is a day 1 post-op thoracotomy.  When assessing the chest tube for proper functioning, the nurse should be concerned if there is constant bubbling in which of the following areas?      

A client has a long history of COPD and is admitted to the hospital with cor pulmonale. The client states, ”  The doctor told me that my heart is failing”.  “Did I have a heart attack?” The nurse explains to the client that