Respiratory Alkalosis S/S - lethargy
lightheadedness
confusion
tachycardia
dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia
nausea
vomiting
epigastric
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numbness and tingling of the extremities
hyperventilation (tachypnea)
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for
Osteoporosis. Which intervention should the nurse include to prevent bone loss? - Encourage
weight bearing exercises (such as walking because it can help maintain bone mass by
reducing bone demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningococal pneumonia. Which of the following
personal protective equipment should the nurse use? - Mask (this disease requires droplet
precautions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking insulin Glargine. What information
should the nurse include in the teaching? - This type of insulin should be given at the same
time everyday. (It is released over a 24hr period)
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing complications of
peripheral vascular disease. What statement by the client indicates that they are adhering to
the nurse's instructions? - "I don't cross my legs anymore".
A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphlococcus aureus (MRSA)
infections in a surgical wound. What information should the nurse plan to share with visitors?
- Visitors must don a gown & gloves prior to entering the client's room.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide. What should the client report to the provider? - Onset of nausea
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has hearing loss. What action
should the nurse take when communicating with the client? - Rephrase client instructions
when not understood.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day post operative following a hip arthroplasty. The
client is exhibiting hypotension, tachycardia, & tacky-nearly. The nurse should recognize
these findings as what complication? - Pulmonary Embolism
A nurse is monitoring a client who recently had a cast placed on the right lower extremity for
a bone fracture. What finding should the nurse recognize as abnormal? - Lack of sensation
between the first and second toes
A nurse reinforcing teaching with a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and
is to begin taking methylprednisolone orally. What should the nurse include in the teaching? -
Limit contact with large groups of people
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24hr postoperative following abdominal surgery & has
an NG tube. What action should the nurse plan to take to decrease the risk of postoperative
complications? - Encourage the client to use an incentive spirometer eve [Show Less]