A client has eaten strawberries and is experiencing anaphylactic reaction. An epinephrine injection has been given. Which of the following assessment findings best indicates that the medication is effective?
When evaluating the arterial blood gases (ABG’s) of a client…
When evaluating the arterial blood gases (ABG’s) of a client with a 15 year history of COPD/Emphysema, which of these Arterial Blood Gas results are primarily characteristic of the client with COPD/Emphysema?
In our 2020 Summer Reading assignment: Brain on Fire by Sus…
In our 2020 Summer Reading assignment: Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan, we read that Susannah Cahalan was treated with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusions. The goal of treatment with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) is to:
The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who i…
The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is about to receive therapy with etanercept. Which conditions, if present would be a contraindication or caution for therapy with etanercept? Select All That Apply 1. Psoriasis 2. Urinary Tract Infections 3. A person with Congestive Heart Failure 4. A person receiving a corticosteroid 5. A person with a Latex Allergy
The order reads: “Give vancomycin 1,250 mg in 250 mL NS IV…
The order reads: “Give vancomycin 1,250 mg in 250 mL NS IVPB every 12 hours. Infuse over 90 minutes. The nurse will set the infusion pump to what setting for ml/hr. Round to a whole number
Which statement by a client with Acquired Immune Deficiency…
Which statement by a client with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) indicates that the client understands the priority in managing their nutritional as well as the overall health needs.
The nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four…
The nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Based on this report, which client should the nurse assess first?
The nurse is completing a focused assessment addressing a pa…
The nurse is completing a focused assessment addressing a patient’s immune function. What should the nurse prioritize in the physical assessment?
Which is the priority goal of treatment for a client with rh…
Which is the priority goal of treatment for a client with rheumatoid arthritis?
A client reports that he has received the Bacilli- Calmette-…
A client reports that he has received the Bacilli- Calmette- Guerin (BCG) vaccination. Which of the following is the best method to determine the client’s tuberculosis (TB) status?