The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged after an episode of Guillain-Barre (GB). Which of the following providers should the nurse make sure is contacted to assist the client in recovery from this disease?
The nurse is caring for a client with burns to the hands and…
The nurse is caring for a client with burns to the hands and feet. The nurse plans care to include which of the following?
The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated client wit…
The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated client with a traumatic brain injury who has an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor in place. The current assessment findings are: BP 80/50 mm Hg, apical heart rate 60, respiratory rate 20, ICP 22 and temperature of 38*C. The clients CPP pressure = ______________
A client is admitted to the cardiac care unit with cardiogen…
A client is admitted to the cardiac care unit with cardiogenic shock. The nurse assesses the client to be diaphoretic and tachypneic, with bilateral crackles throughout both lung fields. Following insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter, which hemodynamic values will the nurse most likely find?
The nurse is caring for a client with septic shock related t…
The nurse is caring for a client with septic shock related to a gram-negative bacterial infection. Which of the following is an anticipated outcome for this client if the treatment plan is effective?
The new medical-surgical floor nurse is rounding and finds t…
The new medical-surgical floor nurse is rounding and finds the client in bed, sitting in high Fowler’s position. The client is using accessory muscles, is very anxious and has a feeling of impending doom. The client’s vital signs are: BP 90/50 mm/Hg, apical rate of 110 beats per minute, and RR of 36 shallow and labored. Which of the following should the nurse perform next?
The nurse is caring for a client with septic shock related t…
The nurse is caring for a client with septic shock related to a gram-negative bacterial infection. Which of the following is an anticipated outcome for this client if the treatment plan is effective?
The nurse is caring for a client with an abdominal aortic an…
The nurse is caring for a client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The client asks the nurse, “What causes an aneurysm?” The nurse’s best response is which of the following?
The client is admitted with a musculoskeletal injury and the…
The client is admitted with a musculoskeletal injury and the nurse suspects compartment syndrome. Which of the following is the initial manifestation that the nurse would observe with this condition?
The nurse is caring for a client with a chemical burn injury…
The nurse is caring for a client with a chemical burn injury. The initial nursing intervention is to do which of the following?