A nurse admits an older adult to the ED and notes that the client is cyanotic and has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min. Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse associate with this finding?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?

A client with hypermagnesemia is prescribed calcium gluconate. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?

The physician orders vancomycin 2gm in 500mL of 0.9% N$ to infuse over 4 hours. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. Round to the nearest whole number.

Interpret the following ABG: pH 7.44, PaCo2 48mmHg, HCO3 30 Meq/L

A nurse is assessing a client who reports numbness and tingling of the hands and face. The client's vital signs are temperature 99.0 degrees F., blood pressure 142/86 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, and respiratory rate 32 breaths/min. Which blood pH value is the nurse most likely to find when evaluating this client's laboratory values?

If a patient began vomiting and continued to do so for several hours, the nurse is aware that this loss of stomach contents can result in:

A nurse is reviewing the preadmission laboratory test results of a client who is scheduled for a carotid endarterectomy in 3 days. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?

The physician orders Phenergan 12.5mg supp rectally NOW for nausea and vomiting. Available is Phenergan 25mg supp. How many suppositories will the nurse administer?

A nurse is providing education to a client about magnesium oxide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of magnesium oxide?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following signs should the nurse monitor?