A 32-year-old patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is mechanically ventilated with the following settings: Mode: Assist-Control (AC) Tidal Volume (VT): 450 mL Respiratory Rate (RR): 18 breaths per minute FiO2: 0.80 (80%) PEEP: 12 cm H2O Peak inspiratory pressure: 40 cm H2O The patient’s most recent arterial blood gases (ABGs) show the following: pH: 7.28 PaCO2: 56 mm Hg PaO2: 65 mm Hg HCO3: 28 mEq/L SaO2: 90% Which of the following interventions would the nurse anticipate to improve this patient’s oxygenation and ventilation?

Given these settings and the ABG results, what is the most important assessment to make next to evaluate the effectiveness of her mechanical ventilation?

(Please show your work!) Consider the following equation     

Which of the following is the general solution of the differential equation                

Which of the following is the general solution of the differential equation                    

A client has an order for 20 mEq of potassium chloride.  Examine the label below to determine how many tablet(s) the nurse will administer to the client. Round to the whole tablet.      ________tablet(s)

Ceftriaxone 1000mg is ordered every 12 hours IV piggyback. The client weighs 75 pounds. The recommended dose for this medication is 50-75mg/kg/day. What is the safe dosage range for this client?  Round to the tenth. The safe daily dose range is ________mg  to ________mg

The provider ordered azithromycin 800 mg/day PO divided into 2 equal doses. Available is azithromycin suspension 200mg/ 5mL.  How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Round to the whole number. _______mL/dose       

The nurse receives an order to change the infusion dosage of amiodarone to 450 mg over the next 12 hours. Available is amiodarone 150mg in 100mL. What is the total volume in mL that will be infused over the next 12 hours?  Round to the whole number. _______mL

The provider has ordered a lactulose 600g enema for a client with a high ammonia level. Examine the label below to determine how many mL the nurse should plan to administer. Round to the whole number. ______mL