A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute myocardial infarction (MI) about the reason blood was drawn from the client.  Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzymes studies?

A client with a pneumothorax has a right-sided chest tube inserted. Identify if the following nursing actions are “Appropriate” or “Not Appropriate”.

A client reports fatigue, bone pain, and frequent bacterial infections.  Further investigation reveals anemia, hypercalcemia and x-ray findings that show bone thinning with areas of bone loss that resembles holes in the bone. The signs and symptoms and diagnostic findings are consistent with which disorder?

Match the following arterial blood gas (ABG) result with the acid-base disturbance it signifies: pH 7.32, PaCO2 49, HCO3 24 (Normal value ranges: pH 7.35-7.45, pCO2 35-45 mm Hg, HCO3 21-28 mEq/L)

A client with a diagnosis of lung cancer is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea and loss of appetite resulting in decreased food intake.  What should the nurse recommend to promote adequate nutrition?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure.  Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?

Which of the following medications would the nurse question administering to a client after a cardiac catheterization?

A post-operative client is on subcutaneous insulin per sliding scale as follows:Novolog (Lispro) per glucose reading: Blood Glucose Level Insulin Units Below 130 0 units 131-180 2 units 181-220 4 units 221-260 6 units 261-300 8 units Above 300 Call provider    There is also an order for novolog (Lispro) sliding scale insulin based on a carbohydrate count:Give 1 unit for every 15 grams of carbohydrates consumed. This morning’s blood glucose reading was 188 mg/dL before breakfast and the client consumed 45 grams carbohydrates with their meal. (Normal value range: fasting glucose 74-106 mg/dL)  Calculate how many units of insulin the nurse will administer to this client. 

The nurse is caring for a client in sickle cell crisis.  What are priority interventions for this client?  Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a new onset of severe chest pain.  Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine if the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction?