a nurse is reviewing the ABG results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. what would the nurse expect to see Correct ans
- pH
... [Show More] below 7.35
a pt is experiencing SOB, fatigue, JVD, the nurse auscultates a third heart sound (S3), what should the nurse anticipate as the cause of these s/s Correct ans - HF
a nurse is administering potassium chloride elixer 40mEq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hours, available is 6.7 mEq/5mL. how many mL shouldthe nurse administer per dose?
Correct ans - 30mL
a nurse is caring for a pt in the ED who was just admitted with chest pain,possible acute coronary syndrome. what should the nurse do first?
Correct ans - administer sublingual nitroglycerin (treat chest pain to reduce cardiac tissue damage)
a nurse is caring for pt who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia with a pulse, the RRT is at the bedside. what electrical intervention should be usedto correct this dysrhythmia?
Correct ans - synchronized cardioversion
(tx for afib, SVT, and v tach with a pulse)
a nurse is caring for an adult pt who is experiencing delayed wound healing,which of the following interventions should the nurse take? Correct ans
- monitor serum albumin levels and notify provider if below 3.5g/dL
(lack of protein increases the risk for a delay in wound healing and infection)
a nurse is teaching a client who has pre-dialysis ESKD about diet, what should be included? Correct ans - reduce intake of foods high in potassium
(potassium clearance is impaired in ESKD)
a nurse is caring for a client who has T1DM, the nurse misread the client's morning BG level as 210mg/dL, instead of 120mg/dL and administered theinsulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200mg/dL before the client's breakfast, what action is the nurse's priority?
Correct ans - monitorthe
client for hypoglycemia
a nurse is planning care for a pt who has a new diagnosis of DI, which of thefollowing interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? [Show Less]