The nurse receives report on a patient that presented to the emergency room with Cheyne – Stokes respirations. The nurse knows the patient presented with which of the statements below?

An elderly patient is prescribed Lasix (furosemide) for the treatment of fluid retention. Which of the following should the nurse prioritize when providing care for this patient?

The nurse is unable to palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse on a client. Which action should the nurse take next? 

Bradypnea is defined as a regular respiratory rate less than 12 breaths per minute. 

When auscultating a client’s breath sounds, the nurse notes a high, harsh sound with short inspiration and long expiration over the trachea. The nurse understands these sounds to be which of the following? 

The nurse is assessing a client’s head and neck. While examining the carotid arteries, the nurse knows to palpate each artery individually in order to prevent which of the following?

The nurse is preparing to perform a focused respiratory assessment on a client. The nurse should be aware of what anatomical characteristic of the lungs. 

A client is admitted to the clinic with concerns about a possible urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following signs and symptoms would not be associated with a UTI? 

Which of the following is not a physical method of disinfection?

During CPR, blood gases are drawn.  The results are as follows: FiO2 1.0 pH 7.15 PaCO2 55 mmHg PaO2 210 mmHg HCO3- 12 mEq/L What is the most important action that should be taken to correct the acid-base abnormality shown here?