Before an arterial blood gas is collected from the radial artery, an Allen’s test is preformed to access the patency of which artery?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is on bedrest. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to prevent pulmonary complications?

A client presents with a sore throat, cough, fever, nasal congestion, fatigue, and myalgias for 24 hours. The client’s blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg, heart rate 105 bpm, respiratory rate 18 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 98%, and temperature 101 °F (38.3 °C). The assessment shows nasal congestion and sore throat. Laboratory test results are pending. Given the likely diagnosis, what is the most appropriate treatment?

Before an arterial blood gas is collected from the radial artery, an Allen’s test is preformed to access the patency of which artery?

When performing tracheostomy suctioning, which action is most essential to prevent hypoxia?

In managing a tracheostomy, what interventions should a nurse prioritize to ensure airway patency and prevent complications? Select all that apply.

A 35-year-old is brought to the emergency department  because of worsening shortness of breath and cough. The client has a history of asthma, which has been further exacerbated since he started to have a runny nose, cough, and fever 2 days ago. The physical examination reveals a sick-looking client whose vitals are temperature 100.2 °F (37.9 °C), blood pressure 135/80 mm Hg, heart rate 130 bpm, and respiratory rate 30 breaths/min. He has difficulty talking. His chest exam reveals intercostal retraction and generalized wheezing. What is the clinical sign that indicates the most significant respiratory emergency?

A patient on 4 L/min of oxygen by nasal cannula has an arterial blood gas performed. The patient has normal work of breathing, with a respiratory rate of 23 breaths/min. The arterial blood gas indicates a pH of 7.40, PaO2 = 92 mm Hg, and PaCO2 = 42 mm Hg. Which of the following is most appropriate? 

The nurse admits a patient to the urgent care unit with symptoms of rhinosinusitis. What finding supports that finding?

A patient is being admitted to the urgent care unit with acute rhinosinusitis. Which complications should the nurse evaluate for?