A client has been treated for uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with cardioversion. Following the cardioversion, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired outcome was achieved?

Based on the client's diagnosis, which results does the nurse expect in the blood gas? Select all that apply

After intubating a client, correct placement of the endotracheal tube (ETT) is confirmed with a chest x-ray. Which intervention should the nurse implement to ensure that the ETT placement is maintained?

The nurse is completing a neurological assessment on a client with a head injury. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 14. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is collecting a blood sample for a mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO2) level from the distal lumen of a pulmonary artery (PA) catheter of a client in cardiogenic shock. Which action should the nurse implement?

Drag one condition and one client finding to complete the sentence(s). Based on the ABG values, the nurse knows that the client has

A client is brought to the emergency department (ED) following a motor vehicle collision with blunt trauma to the chest. Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the healthcare provider (HCP)?

The nurse identifies the collaborative problem of potential electrolyte imbalance in a client with acute pancreatitis. Which assessment finding should the nurse associate with an electrolyte imbalance related to acute pancreatitis?

Which are three goals of therapy for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client with massive gastrointestinal bleeding from a gastric ulcer who received 6 units packed red blood cells (PRBCs) and 2 units fresh frozen plasma (FFP). The most recent laboratory results are a hemoglobin of 8.0 g/dL (4.96 mmol/L), platelets of 82,000/mm3 (82 X 109/L), a prothrombin time (PT) of 11.1 seconds, an international normalized ratio (INR) of 1.9, and a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) of 58 seconds. Vital signs are a heart rate of 110 beats/minute, respirations of 24 breaths/minute, a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg, and an oxygen saturation of 94% on 4 L/minute oxygen via nasal canula. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

Reference Range:

• Hemoglobin [14 to 18 g/dL (8.69 to 11.17 mmol/L)]
• Platelets [150,000 to 400,000/mm3 (150 to 400 x 109/L)]
• Prothrombin time (PT) [11.0 to 12.5 seconds]
• International Normalized Ratio (INR) [0.8 to 1.1]
• Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) [60 to 70 seconds]

The client is a 43-year-old male who had a surgical removal of a benign tumor from the left hemisphere of his brain. The client's estimated blood loss (EBL) is 100 mL during surgical procedure. There were no complications. Vital signs remained stable throughout the procedure. The client will be admitted to the neurological intensive care unit for monitoring.