1. A client with a pulmonary embolism may have which of the following interventions?
2. An older adult client arrives in the emergency department after
... [Show More] falling off a roof. The nurse observes “sucking inward” of the loose chest area during inspiration and a “puffing out” of the same area during expiration. Arterial blood gas results show severe hypoxemia and hypercarbia. Which procedure does the nurse prepare for?
3. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is scheduled for an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Whish nursing statement is appropriate
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5. A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries to his trunk. The nurse is explaining what to expect from the prescribed hydrotherapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
6. Calculate the mean arterial pressure in mmHg for a client with a blood pressure of 84/46 mmHg.
7. Which if the following interventions is not appropriate for a client diagnosed with a pneumothorax?
8. A client in the intensive care unit was recovering from moderate burns and smoke inhalation. His condition was improving, and plans were made to transfer him to a step- down unit. On the morning of the transfer, the client began to experience elevated temperatures and shortness of breath. Urine output decreased to 10ml/hr. labs were drawn and indicated elevated WBC, GFR, creatinine, and liver enzymes. The client is experiencing which medical complication?
9. A nurse is assessing a client who sustained superficial partial thickness and deep partial thickness burns 38 hours ago. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider?
10. A nurse is caring for a client who has sustained burns over 37% of total body surface area. The client’s voice has become hoarse, a brassy cough has developed, and the client is drooling. The nurse should identify these findings as indications that the client has which of the following?
11. A nurse is assisting the provider in caring for a client who has developed a tension pneumothorax. Which actions should be performed first?
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