A client has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.51, PaCO2 39 mm Hg, HCO3 32 mEq/L. How would the nurse interpret these results?
Normal values: pH: 7.35-7.45, PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg, HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis. Which intervention is appropriate for this diagnosis?

Which assessment data for a client with a urinary tract infection and sepsis indicates the client may be developing a complication of sepsis?

Normal ranges for arterial blood gases (ABGs) are as follows:

- pH: 7.35-7.45

- PaO2: 75-100 mm Hg

Normal ranges for platelet count are:

- Platelets: 150,000-400,000/mm^3

Deep brain stimulation has been ordered for a client with Parkinson's disease. The client asks the nurse how this treatment will help. What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is reviewing orders received for a client diagnosed with sepsis. Which order should the nurse question?

The nurse is assessing a client admitted for treatment of pneumonia and possible sepsis. Which information is most important for the nurse to report?

The nurse is caring for a client with sepsis. Which intervention would the nurse include to monitor for decreased tissue perfusion?

The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a thyroidectomy. Which assessment finding is a priority for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

The nurse is admitting a client with a thyroid disorder who presents with periorbital edema, cold intolerance, and weight gain. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

Which client does the nurse identify as having the greatest risk for the development of sepsis?

The nurse is reviewing data of a client receiving propylthiouracil (PTU). Which information indicates to the nurse that the client may be experiencing a side effect of this medication?