The emergency department nurse is caring for a client admitted with a decrease in level of consciousness, deep, rapid breathing, and a fruity breath odor. What laboratory values should the nurse expect to find that confirms the most likely diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with ureterolithiasis with possible urosepsis. Which of the following assessment findings are expected to present in this client? Select all that apply. 

A nurse educator is teaching a group of new nurses about pertinent lab values to look out for in patients suspected of renal failure. The nurses are able to identify which of the following as assessments of renal function? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with ureterolithiasis with possible urosepsis. Which of the following assessment findings are expected to present in this client? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is providing education to an obese client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client understands insulin is produced by which of the following organs? 

A nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis secondary to heavy alcohol use. The nurse’s most recent assessment reveals new agitation and confusion. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client with end-stage liver disease has developed hypervolemia. The nurse performs an assessment on the client increased abdominal girth and is short of breath. What nursing interventions would be most appropriate to immediately address the client’s fluid volume excess? 

ORDERED: Metoprolol (Toprol) 40mg IM.  AVAILABLE: Toprol 80mg/3ml.  How many ml. of Toprol will you administer?            

A client has been newly diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and admitted to the acute medical unit. How would the nurse most likely explain the pathophysiology of this client’s health problem?

ORDERED: Metoprolol (Toprol) 40mg IM.  AVAILABLE: Toprol 80mg/3ml.  How many ml. of Toprol will you administer?