Prior to administering levodopa/carbidopa to a client with Parkinson's disease, which action would the nurse take?

Which assessment data for a client with a urinary tract infection and sepsis indicates the client may be developing a complication of sepsis?

Normal ranges for arterial blood gases (ABGs) are as follows:

- pH: 7.35-7.45

- PaO2: 75-100 mm Hg

Normal ranges for platelet count are:

- Platelets: 150,000-400,000/mm^3

The nurse is reviewing data of a client receiving propylthiouracil (PTU). Which information indicates to the nurse that the client may be experiencing a side effect of this medication?

The nurse is reviewing arterial blood gas (ABG) results for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which result is consistent with this diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis. Which intervention is appropriate for this diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a thyroidectomy. Which assessment finding is a priority for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

When assessing a client with sepsis, which finding would be consistent with the late phase of septic shock?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client with sepsis. The results are as follows:

- WBC: 11,000/mm³ (normal range: 5,000-10,000 mm³)

- PaO2: 90 mm Hg (normal range: 80-100 mm Hg)

- aPTT: 50 seconds (normal range: 30-40 seconds)

- Platelet count: 98,000/mm³ (normal range: 150,000-400,000 mm³)

What is the nurse's priority action?

Which diagnostic studies will the nurse monitor for the client being treated for sepsis? Select all that apply.

Which intervention would the nurse include when caring for a client experiencing thyroid storm?

The nurse is admitting a client with a thyroid disorder who presents with periorbital edema, cold intolerance, and weight gain. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?