The nurse is working in the intensive care unit and has just received lab results for her patients. Which of the following are considered electrolyte imbalances? (Select all That Apply)

The nurse is obtaining a pulse oximetry reading for a client admited with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When observing a reading of 91%. what action should the nurse perform?

RH has a history of COPD. The CNA checks his vital signs at the beginning of the shift and tells you that his pulse ox reading is 91%. What should the nurse advise the CAN does next:

Albuterol is prescribed for a 79-year-old male patient with severe COPD and Asthma You notice that he is having difficulty timing inhalation to receive the maximum dose of Albuterol. You give him a device to atach to the end of the Albuterol Inhaler called an aero chamber. You then educate him to before pumping the medication into the chamber.

The nurse is caring for a client with respiratory alkalosis. Which arterial blood gas data does the nurse anticipate finding?

Respiratory Therapy has an order to perform chest physiotherapy on your patient who has COPD. Your patient’s lung sounds are diminished, but free of secretions. What should the proper response be from the nurse to the respiratory therapist:

A nurse is administering a blood transfusion to a client. After 15 minutes, the client reports difficulty breathing. What is the first action by the nurse?

A patient who is ordered a fluid restriction of 1000ml fluid restriction. He is on the list for a kidney transplant due to kidney failure. His mouth feels dry during the day. and he wants to know how he can moisten his mouth without going over his restriction:

Your patient is ordered an EKG upon admission to the hospital. She is very scared and states she has never had one of these diagnostic tests before. Which answer is most appropriate by the nurse regarding EKG.

The nurse observes that the client’s pulse oximetry is 89%. What is the priority nursing action?

The nurse provides care for the client with an asthma crisis experiencing hypoxia. Which lung sound would the nurse expect to auscultate on the physical assessment?