A patient suddenly develops dyspnea, chest pain worsened by deep breathing, and hemoptysis. What is the priority nursing action?

A patient suddenly develops dyspnea, chest pain worsened by deep breathing, and hemoptysis. What is the priority nursing action?

While assessing a patient with a chest tube, continuous bubbling is observed in the water seal chamber. What does this indicate?

A patient with DKA has the following ABG: pH 7.29, HCO? 14, PaCO? 28. What is the interpretation?

When caring for a patient with a central line, which statements are correct regarding dressing changes? (Select all that apply)

O2 saturation drops from 94% to 85% during handoff. What is the nurse’s first action?

A client with a history of alcohol use disorder is 10 hours post-admission. Which symptom is most concerning for withdrawal?

Schizophrenia patient shows signs of NMS. What’s the most urgent action?

Match the seizure type with its characteristic: (Select all that apply)

A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which instructions should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply)