A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia with dyspnea. The client's ABG results are pH 7.30, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3 26 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has suspected appendicitis. What finding should the nurse prioritize to report to the provider?

A nurse is assisting in developing the plan of care for a client with streptococcal pharyngitis. What is an appropriate action to include in the plan of care?

A nurse working the night shift is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory values of a client who has severe dyspnea. Which of the following laboratory values indicates heart failure?

A nurse is collecting data from a female client during an initial health assessment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?

A nurse is caring for a client who has partial-thickness burns on 50% of his body and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. The nurse should actively monitor the client for which of the following?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who is receiving long-term NSAID therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client consume to increase the absorption of this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing muscle spasms and has a new prescription for an aquathermia pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?