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A client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values. Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs? pH= 7.22; PCO2=68 mm Hg; HCO3=26 mEq/L

A client is dehydrated with a stable blood pressure. Which intravenous solution should the nurse anticipate prescribed for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client with metabolic acidosis. Which medication will the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?

When a patient is prescribed testosterone, an androgen hormone which side effect would the nurse report to the provider?

A client prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix), a P2Y12 receptor antagonist, is preparing for elective surgery. Which action would the nurse anticipate?

A client receiving a continuous infusion of unfractionated heparin for treatment of a deep vein thrombosis begins to exhibit bleeding from the IV insertion site and hematuria. Which action should the nurse anticipate implementing?

A client taking finasteride (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) makes which statement that indicates correct understanding of the medication?

A small chemotherapy spill occurs on the floor in the client’s room. What is the first action the nurse should take?

A nurse is evaluating a client’s response to vitamin D and calcium supplementation for osteoporosis. Which laboratory result indicates the treatment is effective?

A patient has reported nausea and yellowish/green vision. What medication would the nurse suspect has caused these symptoms?