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

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

The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment on a patient. Which finding is most concerning?

The nurse is caring for a client who is several days postoperative and develops chest pain, dyspnea, generalized fatigue, and confusion. Which diagnostic test for pneumonia does the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?

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?

You are caring for a patient who is currently receiving continuous pulse oximetry. Which of the following findings might indicate inaccurate readings?

In reviewing the prescribed medications for a patient being treated for rhinitis, the nurse correlates patient symptoms of sleepiness, dry mouth eyes and mouth, and constipation to which medication?

You are caring for a patient who is currently receiving continuous pulse oximetry. Which of the following findings might indicate inaccurate readings?

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.52 (Range: 7.35-7.45), PaCO2 28 mm Hg (Range: 35-45 mmHg) and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L (Range: 22-26 mEq/L). The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate of which of the following acid base balances?

The nurse is helping the client newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to apply a CPAP mask at bedtime. When asked by the client about the purpose of CPAP, what is the nurse’s best response?