The nurse is caring for a client with a serum sodium level of 119 mEq/L (135-145 mEq/L) Which clinical manifestations will the nurse assess for?

A client has a serum calcium level of 6.0 mEq/L (8.2-10.1 mEq/L). Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

Order: Ceclor 6 mg/kg/day, IM, in 3 divided dosesChild weighs: 18 kgDrug available: Ceclor 13 mg/mLHow many mL of Ceclor will the child receive per dose? Round to the nearest tenth. Include only the numerical answer.

Which scenario best describes active acquired immunity?

A client has the following ABG results- pH 7.60, (7.35-7.45) PaCO2 30, (35-45)  HCO3 18 (22-26). These results indicate which acid-base imbalance?

A client with severe peritonitis develops respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. A family member questions why the client is having problems with breathing when the issue is an infection in the abdomen. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing a client receiving chemotherapy.  Which finding would the nurse recognize as a priority for further evaluation?

An older client presents to the emergency department with vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which action would the nurse take first?

The nurse is caring for a client with a serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L (135-145 mEq/L). Which assessment findings does the nurse expect?

A client presents to the emergency department with gastric discomfort and severe vomiting for 2 days. The client reports taking sodium bicarbonate to treat the gastric discomfort.   Which acid- base imbalance will this client most likely exhibit?