The nurse is caring for a patient who came into the emergenc…

The nurse is caring for a patient who came into the emergency department (ED) with a temperature 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon assessment, the nurse learns that the patient was found in the home without air conditioning during the summer months. Which action should the nurse plan to take first?

The client with a bipolar disorder presents to the emergency…

The client with a bipolar disorder presents to the emergency department (ED) with impaired consciousness, tremors, and diarrhea. The nurse determines that which result(s) on the client’s serum lab report illustrated explains the client’ symptoms? Serum Laboratory Test                             Client’s Value Creatinine                                                                  2.2 mg/dL BUN                                                                          44 mg/dL Sodium                                                                      140 mEq/L WBC                                                                         3500/mm3 Lithium                                                                     3.2 mEq/L Potassium                                                                  4.9 mEq/L