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A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg and the HCO3 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these finding s indicate of which of the following acid base balances?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory values on a client. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the values?

A new ancillary staff member is assisting the nurse with a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The client needs assistance with eating but does not require thickened liquids to aid swallowing. Which instruction should the nurse give the ancillary staff member about eating assistance?

A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following is an unexpected finding for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome. When planning the client’s care, the nurse should collaborate with the client and prioritize which goal?

A client is post op  from an open cholecystectomy. Which priority findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for client with cancer who is on chemotherapy. The client’s most recent labs are Red blood count of 4 million cells/mcL, white blood count of 1,400 cells/mcL, Platelets 170,000 platelets/mcL, Hemoglobin 11.1 gm/dL, Hematocrit 34.5%, and Albumin 4.5 g/dL.  The nurse knows the client is most at risk for which of the following conditions?

A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The nurse knows that the client will most likely be on which hormone replacement due to anemia?

A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client with myasthenia gravis. The nurse knows that the client needs additional education if the client states which of the following?  

A nurse is teaching a client who has urolithiasis.  The nurse should explain that which of the following conditions could increase the risk for this condition?