A nurse caring for a client in septic shock. What finding would the nurse observe when the client’s condition is in its compensatory stage? 

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing the cardiac rhythm in the ECG strip shown below. The nurse should recognize that the client is experience

A 58-year-old client with a history of diabetes mellitus presents with fever, chills, and confusion. The patient’s blood pressure is 88/56 mmHg, heart rate is 112 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 22 breaths per minute. The nurse is concerned that the client may be experiencing sepsis. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse to take?

Take notes here if you need to. Ungraded. 

An infant is admitted for respiratory syncitial virus (RSV). The parents have many questions. Which of the following are accurate educational statements? Select all that apply

True/False Most flatworms are hermaphorditic

True/False Most annelids are marine

True/False All vertebrates are chordates.

When assessing a patient for oxygenation status, the respiratory therapist should keep in mind which information?

Which disorder does not require directed cough for a patient’s retained secretions?