The nurse moves the patient into a high-fowler’s position with their legs dangling over the side of the bed. What is the primary hemodynamic goal of this specific nursing intervention?

An ABG is completed with the following results: pH 7.33, PaCO2 55 mmHg, PaO2 52 mmHg, HCO3 31 mEq/L. How does the nurse interpret the results and priority actions?

The client expresses concern about starting chemotherapy due to the plan to start a family. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize prior to the start of treatment?

Which statement by the patient with neutropenia indicates they understand how to manage their condition at home?

A 74-year-old patient with a current diagnosis Alzheimer’s is 6 hours post-op from a total hip arthroplasty. During the floor nurse’s assessment, they note the surgical drain has an output 600 mL of bright red blood in the last two hours. The patient is pale, diaphoretic, and complaining of extreme dizziness when the head of the bed is raised. The nurse suspects the patient has internal bleeding secondary to the surgical procedure, and anticipates an order for a blood transfusion. Current Vitals:BP: 88/54 mmHg (Baseline: 130/70)HR: 118 bpm O2 Sat: 91% on room airHgb: 6.8 g/dL (Pre-op: 12.4 g/dL)The nurse assesses the patients current mental status, and determines the patient is confused and cannot state their name or date of birth. Which action by the two nurses at bedside is an acceptable way to verify the patient’s identity?

The patient is admitted to the medical-surgical floor for further evaluation and treatment. Which of the following nursing interventions will the nurse plan to perform? (Select all that apply)

The provider orders Dobutamine PRN for a MAP < 65 mmHg. What is the primary reason for this intervention?

The patient now has clear lung sounds, stable vital signs and has returned to baseline status. The nurse is providing discharge education related to lifestyle changes and monitoring for complications related to heart failure and their chronic pulmonary disease.  The nurse instructs the patient to call the clinic if they experience a weight gain of more than pounds in one day or pounds in one week.

The nurse gains IV access, draws blood for the ordered labs and places the patient on 1 L O2 with a nasal cannula. The patient’s O2 sat increases to 94%. The nurse reviews the diagnostic results once they are available, which confirm a diagnosis of vaso-occlusive crisis. The patient is admitted to the medical floor for further treatment. The nurse is planning care for the client. Which nursing diagnosis related to vaso-occlusive crisis should the nurse prioritize in the client’s plan of care?

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