Interpret the following ABG:

PH 7.51

Pa02 88

PaC02 32

Bicarb (HC03-) 26

Sa02 95%

. 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?

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?

Which assessment finding indicates that a patient's heart failure (HF) is worsening?

The nurse is preparing adult smoking cessation material for a patient admitted with heart failure. What criteria did the nurse use to determine that the patient should receive this material?

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 nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation and finds the client agitated and thrashing about. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient with cirrhosis is becoming lethargic and confused. Which of the following labs does the nurse expect the HCP (health care provider) to order?

The nurse is reviewing a newly admitted client's electronic health record, which notes a history of orthopnea. What nursing action is most clearly indicated?

A client on long-term mechanical ventilation becomes very frustrated when he tries to communicate. Which intervention should the nurse perform to assist the client?

The patient who has just undergone a CABG says to the nurse "I am cured of coronary artery disease" What is the nurse's best response to this statement?