Mrs. Kalen is a 70 year old female who has arrived into the ER due to persistent vomiting for two days now. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucus membranes and her capillary refill takes >4 seconds. She is diagnosed as having gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.5, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3 34 mmol/L. What would you interpret the acid-base disorder to be?

Which manifestations would the nurse expect for a client with a history of malignant hyperthermia (MH)?
Select all that apply.

An older adult is admitted to the hospital. The patient's height is 5 feet, 6 Inches (1.68M), and weigh 250 lb. (113.3kg). The nurse calculates the patient's current body mass index (BMI) as: (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

A nurse practitioner orders 1 liter of 0.9% normal saline to infuse over 6 hours. How many milliliters per hour will the nurse program the IV infusion device? Round off.

What signs and symptoms are associated with a hypersensitivity reaction that can present with a Cephalosporin?

Which condition or changes indicate to the nurse that a patient with a tracheostomy requires suctioning? Select all that apply.

A 74-year-old female older adult was admitted to the ER with Shortness of breath, lethargy, and dry oral mucosa. The patient reports being thirsty, and no complaints of pain are noted. BP is 90/50, HR 122, temperature 100, and pulse ox is 94%. The patient is started on IV therapy and has been diagnosed with Dehydration. Her height is 5 Feet, 3 inches and her current weight is 98 pounds. Dark scanty urine present, NKDA or NKFA and has a history of gout, falls, and loss of appetite.

After reviewing the patient's information, identify all pertinent assessment data that is important and of immediate concern.

Select all that apply.

Aminophylline is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis. A nurse administers the medication, knowing that the primary action of this medication is to:

Mrs. Kalen is a 70 year old female who has arrived into the ER due to persistent vomiting for two days now. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucus membranes and her capillary refill takes >4 seconds. She is diagnosed as having gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.5, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3 34 mmol/L. What would you interpret the acid-base disorder to be?

In reviewing the electrolytes of a patient, the nurse notes the serum potassium level has increased from 4.3 mEq/L to 5.9 mEq/L. Which assessment does the nurse initiate first to prevent further harm?

The patient who is confined to bed in the supine position has gained 5 lbs. in the last 48 hours. In which area does the nurse assess skin turgor for accurate determination of dependent edema?