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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? 

Which patient is most likely to have respiratory acidosis? 

The nurse recognizes that which disorder increases a patient’s risk for distributive shock? 

Which of the following complications is associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation?

While in the emergency department, a client with C8 quadriplegia develops a blood pressure of 80/44 mmHg, pule of 42 beats/minute, and a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute. The nurse suspects which condition? 

While in the emergency department, a client with C8 quadriplegia develops a blood pressure of 80/44 mmHg, pule of 42 beats/minute, and a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute. The nurse suspects which condition?