The nurse is caring for a client with kidney failure. The nurse is told that the blood gas results indicate a pH of 7.30 and a HCO3 of 25 mEq/L, and that the client is experiencing which acid-base imbalance?  Laboratory Results Tests and Results Reference Range pH 7.30 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 58 mm Hg 35-45 mm Hg PaO2 80 mm Hg 80-100 mm Hg HCO3 25 mEq/L 21-28 mEq/L

A nurse is admitting a transgender male client (assigned female at birth) who is scheduled for a hysterectomy. What is the nurse’s best action to support the client’s gender identity?

The nurse is collecting assessment data for a client with an integumentary condition.  The nurse observes fissures and vesicular lesions around and below the toes with some discoloration of the infected area.  What does the nurse expect to be prescribed for the condition?

A client with 30% TBSA burns weighs 70 kg. How much fluid should the nurse administer in the first 8 hours according to the Parkland formula? mL

A nurse caring for a client with renal failure identifies the illness is the most common cause of renal failure is?

The nurse is caring for an older client who experiences urinary incontinence when she laughs, sneezes, or coughs. Which type of incontinence would the nurse correctly identify this as? 

A nurse assesses a client with circumferential full-thickness burns on the right leg. Which finding requires immediate action?

The client’s clinical presentation is atypical for a urinary tract infection (UTI) in a younger adult. Which of the following findings in her case are considered common, yet non-specific signs of a UTI in an older adult? 

Which assessment finding would the nurse prioritize when caring for a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

A nurse is educating an adolescent about STI prevention. Which statement indicates understanding?