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The nurse is assessing a client who is a chronic alcohol abuser. Which clinical manifestations are related to thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency? 

The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency room that has consumed a large amount of alcohol and is intoxicated. Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse make priority for this client? 

A client in the early stages of hypovolemic shock is hyperventilating. The nurse monitors for which acid-base disorder based on this clinical presentation? 

A client in the early stages of hypovolemic shock is hyperventilating. The nurse monitors for which acid-base disorder based on this clinical presentation? 

The nurse is caring for a client with a right-sided stroke and left-sided hemianopsia. Where does the nurse place this client’s call light? 

The nurse is caring for a client with a serum potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L. The client is placed on a cardiac monitor and receives 40 mEq KCL in 1000 ml of 5% dextrose in water IV. Which of the following EKG patterns indicates to the nurse that the infusions should be discontinued?

A client with a history of heavy alcohol use is brought to an emergency department (ED) by family members who state that the client has had nothing to drink in the last 24 hours. Which client symptom should the nurse immediate report to the provider? 

The nurse is caring for a client with a serum potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L. The client is placed on a cardiac monitor and receives 40 mEq KCL in 1000 ml of 5% dextrose in water IV. Which of the following EKG patterns indicates to the nurse that the infusions should be discontinued?

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse consults with the provider on switching the client from intravenous insulin to subcutaneous insulin. Which of the following are indications that the client may be ready to switch to subcutaneous insulin? Select all that apply 

Which patient is most likely to have respiratory acidosis?