Upon shift report, the nurse states the following laboratory values: pH, 7.44; PCO2, 30mmHg; and HCO3, 21 mEq/L for a client with noted acid–base disturbances. Which acid–base imbalance do both nurses agree is the client’s current state?

A nurse is assisting a patient with ambulation. Which action should the nurse take to ensure patient safety and promote mobility?

A nurse is writing a teaching plan using the Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timed outcome (SMART) goals for a client who is learning to walk with crutches. (Select All That Apply)

A nursing instructor is reviewing documentation methods with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student indicates an understanding of charting by exception (CBE)?

A nurse is receiving report on a group of clients. Using the ABCDE priority framework, which of the following clients should the nurse see first? 

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative.Vital Signs                                                                                               Nurses’ Notes0800:                                                                                                         0745:BP 118/72 mm Hg                                                                                   Client awake and eating breakfast while watching the news onHeart rate 82/min                                                                                    television. Client has hearing loss, does not wear hearing aid, andRespiratory rate 16/min                                                                         TV volume is loud. Rates pain as a 2 on a 0 to 10 pain scale.Temperature 36.7° C (98° F)                                                                   Incisional dressing dry and intact.SaO2 98% on room air1000:                                                                                                        1000:BP 128/82 mm Hg                                                                                  Client ambulated in hallway with physical therapist. ClientHeart rate 94/min                                                                                   grimacing, appears upset, and is guarding incisional site. ReportsRespiratory rate 18/min                                                                        pain a 5 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Opioid analgesic administered.Temperature 36.7° C (98° F)SaO2 98% on room air                                                                                                                  1045:                                                                                                                  Client resting with eyes closed and listening to music with earphones.                                                                                                                  Reports feeling “very sleepy” after pain medication.                                                                                                                  Now rates pain as a 3 on a 0 to 10 pain scale.                                                                                                                 1300:                                                                                                                 Ate 75% of lunch. Several visitors at bedside.Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client?(Select All That Apply)

A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for a low sodium diet. Which of the following teaching methods uses the cognitive domain of learning? (Select All That Apply)

The scientific name for the Zipper Tapeworm is . *Use appropriate format for scientific names. *One word per space. Do not add any spaces or punctuation before or after the word.

The cranial end of the tapeworm is where attachment to the host’s mucosa occurs. This anterior part of the tapeworm is known as the _________________.

The nematode eggs below can be described as being in the _______________ stage. *Use all lowercase letters.  *Do not add any spaces before or after the word.