A client who is admitted to the emergency department (ED) following a motorcycle collision is having difficulty breathing. While assessing the client's chest and lungs, the nurse notes that there are no breath sounds over the left lung fields. Which action(s) should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

An adult client with a closed head injury was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) one hour ago following a motor vehicle collision. The client's telemetry displays normal sinus rhythm. After placing an intraventricular cannula for intracranial pressure monitoring, the healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes protocols for IV infusions of mannitol and dopamine. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

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

The vital signs for a client with heart failure (HF), who is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), are a temperature of 98.6° F (37°C), heart rate 125 beats/minute, respirations 22 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 140/50 mm Hg. The nurse determines the client's central venous pressure (CVP) and pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) are elevated. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes dopamine 2 mcg/kg/min IV for client who weighs 60 kg. The IV bag contains "Dopamine 400 mg in dextrose 5% in water (DW) 500 mL." The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numerical value only.)

Twelve hours following orthopedic surgery on the right leg, the client begins to have acute chest pain and difficulty breathing. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is evaluating a client's central venous pressure (CVP) also called right atrial pressure (RAP) readings that are trending upwards. Which nursing problem is supported by the pathophysiologic mechanism most likely causing the increases?

A 55-year-old male client is brought to the emergency department by his spouse due to sudden weakness, dizziness, and confusion. The spouse states that the client has had persistent fatigue and nausea for the past few days but suddenly became disoriented and lethargic this morning. The client also reports severe abdominal pain and muscle cramps.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

A client, who is 4 hours postoperative laparotomy, has rapidly increasing abdominal distention with elevated pulse and respiratory rates. The client's skin is cool and pale, and there is no change in the blood pressure. Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately?

A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The client is orally intubated and mechanically ventilated. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care (POC)?

Which other labs would be helpful for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? Select all that apply.