The nurse is looking at a set of ABG's and notices a bicarbonate level of 30. What other change would the nurse expect to see in their lab values?

The nurse reviews the client's arterial blood gases and has the following results: pH 7.30. PaCO2 58, and HCO3 of 26. The nurse interprets these results that the client has which acid-base imbalance?

What medication would the nurse prepare to give to reduce shivering in a hyperthermic client?

A nurse is reviewing the BUN and creatinine levels of an older adult client who has chronic kidney disease. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?

What is the rational for administering calcium carbonate to a client with chronic renal failure?

The nurse is calculating the output of a client at the end of the shift. The nurse notes the following: the client voided 400 mL at 1100 and 350 at 1415. The chest tube was previously marked at 155 mL and is now 175 mL. The nasogastric tube has 575 mL in the drainage container and the Jackson Pratt drain had 25 mL emptied from it. How many ml's should the nurse record as output for the shift

What are the warning signs of hypovolemia?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF). Which statement would be an appropriate outcome for the client?

The client's potassium level is 2.2 What nursing action has the highest priority?

The nurse is looking at a set of ABG's and notices a bicarbonate level of 30. What other change would the nurse expect to see in their lab values?

The nurse is preparing the discharge teaching plan for a client with a kidney transplant. Which statement indicates the teaching is effective?