In the client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the initiative to breathe is triggered by:

A client with acute gastroenteritis is admitted to the medical unit. Blood tests are drawn and reveal the following results: Sodium 135mEq/L, Potassium 2.7 mEq/L, Chloride 96mEq/L, CO2 32 mEq/L, and Glucose 145mg/dL. Which of these results should the nurse identify as critical and report immediately?

The nurse assesses a client to the hospital with rib fractures to identify the risk for potential complications. The nurse notes that the client has a history of emphysema. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for the patient? Select all that apply.

A client with asthma asks the nurse about his disease. The nurse explains that the disorder results from a decreased oxygen supply because of:

Which of the following laboratory findings would the nurse expect to find in a client with acute diverticulitis?  

A client is prescribed diltiazem for management of chronic stable angina. The medication is available in 30 mg tablets. The doctor has ordered diltiazem 45mg daily. How many tablets of the prescribed medication the nurse should administer. ____ tablets _______

The nurse is performing an assessment and taking a history of a client. Which finding should be immediately reported to the health care provider?

A client has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.53, PaCO2 29 mmHg, PaO2 85 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

The health care provider is discussing a managed 30 lb. weight loss with a client with pre-diabetes who has returned for a follow-up visit. Which of the following laboratory values indicate the client’s lifestyle change has made a positive impact?

A client arrives at the outpatient surgical center for a scheduled laparoscopy under general anesthesia. Which client information requires the nurse’s preoperative intervention to maintain client safety? (Select all that apply)