Tumor necrosis factor-α and IL-1 are major cytokines that mediate inflammation. If the client is developing a systemic response to an infection, the clinician will likely assess which clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.

Which assessment and laboratory findings would be most closely associated with acute leukemia?

A client has been diagnosed with a brain tumor that cannot be removed surgically. During each office visit the clinician will be assessing the client for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which assessment would alert the clinician that the client may be developing this complication?

The ICU respiratory therapist is concerned with her client’s arterial blood gas (ABG) results-especially the pH 7.30; and PCO2 49 mmHg (6.52 kPa). The respiratory therapist interprets these ABG results and assesses her client for which clinical manifestations of respiratory acidosis? Select all that apply.

A clinician is providing care for a client who has been diagnosed with metabolic alkalosis after several days of antacid use. Which treatment should the clinician prepare to give?

The clinician knows high incidences of infectious illnesses among the older adults who reside in a long-term care facility are most likely to have diminished immune capacity because of:

An 80-year-old client has a stage 3 decubitus ulcer on the left ischial tuberosity which has not shown much improvement despite optimal local wound treatment. What other interventions should the clinician recommend to promote wound healing? Select all that apply.

The nurse is collecting a blood sample for an ordered CBC. The required tube contains EDTA so the nurse will:

Which statement most accurately conveys an aspect of lymphatic system activity?

A client is admitted for cardioembolic stroke. Which therapy to best prevent recurrence of embolic stroke should the cardiovascular team  monitor for effectiveness?