A 16-year-old presents at the emergency department reporting right lower quadrant pain and is subsequently diagnosed with appendicitis. When planning this client's nursing care, the nurse should prioritize what nursing diagnosis?

Calculate the P/F ratio using the following:

P-Pa02 82

F-F102 60%

The P/F ratio is used to assess the degree of hypoxemia in patients, particularly those with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A P/F ratio of less than 300 suggests mild ARDS, less than 200 suggests moderate ARDS, and less than 100 indicates severe ARDS.

Given:

PaO₂ (Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood) = 82 mm Hg

FiO₂ (Fraction of inspired oxygen) = 60% = 0.60 (in decimal form)

A 16-year-old presents at the emergency department reporting right lower quadrant pain and is subsequently diagnosed with appendicitis. When planning this client's nursing care, the nurse should prioritize what nursing diagnosis?

A patient has just undergone a percutaneous liver biopsy. Which of the following are included in the post-procedure assessment? (select all that apply)

Which assessment finding indicates that a patient's heart failure (HF) is worsening?

A patient with cirrhosis is becoming lethargic and confused. Which of the following labs does the nurse expect the HCP (health care provider) to order?

Which of the following is an indication of Left sided heart failure?

The physician orders dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min. The pharmacy provides dopamine 800mg in 250 ml of D5W. What is the hourly IV pump rate? The patient weighs 85 kilograms.

Order: Dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min

Available: Dopamine 800 mg in 250 mL D5W

Patient weight: 85 kg

A client on long-term mechanical ventilation becomes very frustrated when he tries to communicate. Which intervention should the nurse perform to assist the client?

Which of the following is not a direct cause of ARDS?

The nurse is assessing a patient for heart failure (HF). Which early findings would indicate decreased cardiac output and a potential for fluid overload from heart failure?