A nurse is assessing a client with end-stage kidney disease…

A nurse is assessing a client with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who missed their last two hemodialysis sessions. The client has gained 5 kg (11 lb.) in the past week and present with severe dyspnea, crackles in all lung fields, and 3+pitting edema. The morning laboratory results are as followings: potassium: 6.8 mEq/dL, BUN: 90 mg/dL, creatinine: 19.2 mg/dL, pH: 7.20, HCO3 (bicarbonate): 15 mEq/L. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?

A client with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in ICU,…

A client with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in ICU, has a ventriculostomy catheter to the right lateral ventricle to continuously monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and allow for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as needed. The ICP monitor alarm sounds continuously. The nurse notes that the client’s neck is flexed forward and the head of the bed is flat. What is the priority nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client with diabetic…

A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to the emergency department. The assessment findings are blood pressure 90/52, HR 102, poor skin turgor and 20 mL of urine output in the past hour. Which order from the physician should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is caring for a client with Guillain-Barré Syndrome…

A nurse is caring for a client with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in the acute care unit. The client has weakness in the lower extremities but is alert and oriented. The nurse is implementing interventions to maximize respiratory function and prevent complications related to immobility. Which nursing intervention should be prioritized?

1) Be sure you open the quiz on your computer and have your…

1) Be sure you open the quiz on your computer and have your camera on and make sure you are in a quiz taking setting. Apple electronics do not function on Final Exam.2) You must have your camera ON during the quiz or you will not receive credit. All answers to the Quiz are True.