The client was diagnosed with a pneumothorax one day ago and accidentally pulls out their chest tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
The nurse is caring for a client with liver failure. Which o…
The nurse is caring for a client with liver failure. Which of the following findings is inconsistent with liver failure?
The nurse knows that which of the following physiologic phen…
The nurse knows that which of the following physiologic phenomenon occurs with clients in shock that necessitates special nutritional needs?
Which of the following nursing diagnoses and interventions h…
Which of the following nursing diagnoses and interventions has the highest priority while treating a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome?
The client is admitted with cardiogenic shock. The provider…
The client is admitted with cardiogenic shock. The provider orders Dobutamine IV at 5mcq/kg/min. The admission weight is 264 pounds. The pharmacy sends up an IV bag of Dobutamine that has the following label (BELOW) What would you set the IV pump rate at? ________ mL/hr
The nurse is caring for several clients with acute kidney in…
The nurse is caring for several clients with acute kidney injury. Which of the following clients is most at risk for rhabdomyolysis?
A client is admitted to the hospital with a myocardial infar…
A client is admitted to the hospital with a myocardial infarction. The client’s telemetry shows normal sinus rhythm however, changes to second degree heart block, type 2 with a heart rate of 40 beats per minute. The nurse goes into the room and obtains the following vital signs: BP 90/60, apical heart rate 40, RR 20. The provider prescribes atropine for the nurse to administer now. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate being ordered by the healthcare provider next?
The nurse admits the client to the critical care unit follow…
The nurse admits the client to the critical care unit following a motorcycle crash. Assessment findings by the nurse include blood pressure 100/50 mmHg, heart rate 58 beats/min, respiratory rate 30 breaths/min, and temperature of 38.1°C. The client is lethargic, responds to voice but falls asleep quickly when not stimulated. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important to include in this client’s plan of care?
The client who underwent a lobectomy and has a water seal ch…
The client who underwent a lobectomy and has a water seal chest drainage system is breathing with a little bit more effort and at a faster rate than an hour ago. The client’s pulse is also increased. The nurse should perform which one of the following actions first?
The nurse is caring for the client who is experiencing sympt…
The nurse is caring for the client who is experiencing symptoms of a myocardial infarction. Which of the following provider orders should the nurse question?