The nurse is caring for a client taking levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism. Which assessment findings will the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Your patient requires mechanical ventilation. All of the fol…
Your patient requires mechanical ventilation. All of the following ventilator parameters have been linked to the development of BPD, EXCEPT:
1200. 73-year-old client with a history of diabetes type II…
1200. 73-year-old client with a history of diabetes type II brought to the emergency department by spouse for changes in mental status from their baseline. The client’s spouse reports that the client woke at 0600 to complete their morning routine. At approximately 1100 the client became unaware of their surroundings and began sweating profusely and slurring their words. Breath sounds are clear but noted with a fruity citrus odor and deep rapid respirations. Sinus tachycardia per cardiac monitor. The client is awake and alert, pupils equal and reactive to light. 205lbs (93kg). 1215. Voided 30mL dark amber urine sent for urinalysis. Comprehensive metabolic panel, CBC, and ABG. IV of normal saline started. Capillary glucose is 440. 1230 Transferred to ICU. IV fluids bolus given. 1300: Started on maintenance IV fluids and insulin drip. 1330: Capillary glucose 435. Awake, alert, oriented to person and place, talking in full complete sentences. Denies pain. Breath sounds are clear. Voided 300mL clear color urine. Vital Signs Time 1200 1215 1330 1330 Temp 99.5° F (37.5 °C) 99.5° F (37.5 °C) 98.9°F (37.1 °C) 98.9°F (37.1 °C) P 118 115 105 100 RR 32 30 30 24 B/P 97/66 98/70 100/70 109/70 Pulse oximeter 89% on RA 92% on 2L NC 94% on 2L NC 95% on 2L NC Medications Empagliflozin 10 mg PO daily Sitagliptin / metformin 50-1000 mg PO daily Valsartan 160 mg PO daily Laboratory Report Lab Results Reference range ABG pH 7.20 7.35-7.45 ABG PC02 45 35-45 mmHg ABG HC03 32 22-26 mEq/L Creatine (Serum) 1.9 0.9 to 1.4 mg/dL Glucose random 435 70- 140 mg/dL Other (urine) Positive ketones negative Potassium(serum) 2.4 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L Orders Admit to ICU with diagnosis of Ketoacidosis Give 1000ml IV 0.9 NS fluid bolus over 30 minutes The start .9NS with 20mEQ KCL/100 mL at 125mL/hr. Start regular insulin infusion at 0.1 Units/kg/h after fluid bolus Finger stick blood glucose hourly and titrate insulin infusion-based on ICU protocol Obtain electrolytes every 2 hours Continuous cardiac monitoring Which findings indicate the treatment plan has been effective? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
1200. 73-year-old client with a history of diabetes type II…
1200. 73-year-old client with a history of diabetes type II brought to the emergency department by spouse for changes in mental status from their baseline. The client’s spouse reports that the client woke at 0600 to complete their morning routine. At approximately 1100 the client became unaware of their surroundings and began sweating profusely and slurring their words. Breath sounds are clear but noted with a fruity citrus odor and deep rapid respirations. Sinus tachycardia per cardiac monitor. The client is awake and alert, pupils equal and reactive to light. 205lbs (93kg). 1215. Voided 30mL dark amber urine sent for urinalysis. Comprehensive metabolic panel, CBC, and ABG. IV of normal saline started. Capillary glucose is 440. Vital Signs Time 1200 1215 Temp 99.5° F (37.5 °C) 99.5° F (37.5 °C) P 118 115 RR 32 30 B/P 97/66 98/70 Pulse oximeter 89% on RA 92% on 2L NC Medications Empagliflozin 10 mg PO daily Sitagliptin / metformin 50-1000 mg PO daily Valsartan 160 mg PO daily Laboratory Report Lab Results Reference range ABG pH 7.20 7.35-7.45 ABG PC02 45 35-45 mmHg ABG HC03 32 22-26 mEq/L Creatine (Serum) 1.9 0.9 to 1.4 mg/dL Glucose random 435 70- 140 mg/dL Other (urine) Positive ketones negative Potassium(serum) 2.4 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L Which Nursing interventions are indicated (essential) for this patient? SELECT ALL THAT APPY.
During the first 24 hours after a client is diagnosed with a…
During the first 24 hours after a client is diagnosed with addisonian crisis, which intervention will the nurse perform frequently?
Which of the following medications will the nurse keep avail…
Which of the following medications will the nurse keep available to provide emergency treatment if a client develops tetany following a subtotal thyroidectomy?
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client wh…
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who has been diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Which findings does the nurse anticipate during the assessment? Select all that apply.
The nurse is teaching a client about corticosteroid therapy….
The nurse is teaching a client about corticosteroid therapy. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
After stabilization of Addison’s disease, the nurse teaches…
After stabilization of Addison’s disease, the nurse teaches the client about stress management. What information will the nurse include in the client’s teaching?
The unlicensed assistive personnel reports to the RN that a…
The unlicensed assistive personnel reports to the RN that a client with Type 1 diabetes has a question about exercise. What important points will the RN be sure to teach this client? Select all that apply.