A nurse reviews the following ABG result:

• pH 7.37
• PaO2 84
• PaCO2 54
• Bicarbonate: 31
• Saturation: 95%

What is the interpretation of this ABG?

The nurse is assessing a patient for heart failure (HF). Which early findings would indicate decreased cardiac output and a potential for fluid overload from heart failure?

The physician orders dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min. The pharmacy provides dopamine 800mg in 250 ml of D5W. What is the hourly IV pump rate? The patient weighs 85 kilograms.

Order: Dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min

Available: Dopamine 800 mg in 250 mL D5W

Patient weight: 85 kg

Order: Octreotide continuous infusion via pump at 50 mcg/hour Available: Octreotide 0.5 mg in 100 mL of fluid Infuse at 

A patient has just undergone a percutaneous liver biopsy. Which of the following are included in the post-procedure assessment? (select all that apply)

A triage nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who presented with reports of general malaise. Assessment reveals the presence of jaundice and increased abdominal girth. What assessment question best addresses the possible etiology of this client's presentation?

Calculate the P/F ratio using the following:

P-Pa02 82

F-F102 60%

The P/F ratio is used to assess the degree of hypoxemia in patients, particularly those with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A P/F ratio of less than 300 suggests mild ARDS, less than 200 suggests moderate ARDS, and less than 100 indicates severe ARDS.

Given:

PaO₂ (Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood) = 82 mm Hg

FiO₂ (Fraction of inspired oxygen) = 60% = 0.60 (in decimal form)

A patient is brought to the ED after being struck by a baseball to the chest. The physician suspects a cardiac tamponade based on hypotension muffled heart sounds, and distended jugular veins. What is the primary intervention for this patient?

What is the rationale for esophageal variceal bleeding in a patient with cirrhosis?

A patient asks the nurse, "What is blood pressure?" The nurse would most appropriately respond:

. A nurse is discussing management of hypertension with a patient. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching about the relationship between hypertension and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is needed?