A nurse is caring for a client who had a total thyroidectomy and a low serum calcium level of 7.4 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A client is in a motor vehicle accident with severe thoracic trauma. Which acid-base imbalance is most likely to develop?

The nurse is preparing the discharge teaching plan for a client with a kidney transplant. Which statement indicates the teaching is effective?

A client with a history of lung disease is at risk for developing respiratory acidosis. The nurse should anticipate to assess which signs and symptoms to indicate respiratory acidosis?

The client receiving hemodialysis is complaining of being dizzy and light-headed. Which action should the nurse implement first?

When a client is using a cooling blanket to reduce fever, which finding indicates the need to change treatment?

A nurse is teaching a client at high risk for osteoporosis about dietary measures she can take to increase her calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to increase in her diet?

The nurse is reviewing the electrolyte results of a client and notes that the potassium level is 5.7. Which pattern on the cardiac monitor would the nurse expect to see?

The nurse is looking at a set of ABG's and notices a bicarbonate level of 30. What other change would the nurse expect to see in their lab values?

A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

What medication would the nurse prepare to give to reduce shivering in a hyperthermic client?