A decreased level of oxygen to the tissues is:

Based on the following arterial blood gas, what might be the patient’s problem?pH – 7.49PaCO2 – 27 mmHgPaO2 – 98 mmHgHCO3 – 24 mEq/LBE/BD – 0

Interpret the following arterial blood gas:pH – 7.35PaCO2 – 62 mmHgPaO2 – 38 mmHgHCO3 – 30 mEq/LBE/BD – (+4)

Interpret the following arterial blood gas:pH – 7.52PaCO2 – 47 mmHgPaO2 – 95 mmHgHCO3 – 19 mEq/LBE/BD – (-3)

Interpret the following ABG: pH – 7.31 pCO2 – 31 pO2 – 68 HCO3 – 15  

CaO2 should be assessed in the presence of:I. Post-operationII. COPDIII. PneumothoraxIV. Trauma

Which best describes the classic symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?

Nathan is a 20-year-old college student who lives in the dorm on campus.  He presents to clinic with complaints of an itchy rash that is spreading and more noticeable at night.  He has tried some steroid cream he uses for his dermatitis, but it is not helping.  On exam, Nathan has an erythematous, papular rash with a few linear lesions noted.  The rash is present in Nathan’s axillary folds, elbows, and finger webs.  As the APRN, what would be the best treatment plan for Nathan?

Craig is a 44-year-old who presents with the following skin lesion.  What is this lesion?  Image courtesy of wikimedia.org

When speaking to patients about bariatric surgery, it is important to provide education on all aspects of the post-op journey. What are the potential short- and long-term risks specific to post bariatric surgery? Select all that apply.