The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client and notes the results:

pH 7.46 pH units, [normal range: 7.35-7.45]

Paco2 of 30 mm Hg (30 mmol/L), [normal range: 35-45]

HCO3- of 20 mEq/L (20 mmol/L). [normal range [22-26]

When analyzing the client's ABG results, which condition would the nurse determine the client is experiencing?

While checking the client's medication administration record, it was determined the client received the wrong medication. Which action should the nurse implement first?

A nurse in the urgent care facility is assessing a client who reports frequent vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which objective findings should the nurse expect? (Select three options that apply.)

Select the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the sentences. 

The client is most likely exhibiting

A nurse is assessing for cyanosis in a client who has dark skin. Which part of the body should the nurse examine to identify cyanosis in this client?

While conducting a focused neurological assessment, the nurse includes testing the function of cranial nerve XI in a client. What assessment findings indicate the nerve is intact and functioning?

A client with an inability to read billboards while driving, arrives to the clinic for an eye examination. Which piece of equipment would the nurse use to evaluate the client's distant vision?

In caring for a quadriplegic client which action would the nurse implement to prevent skin breakdown?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing hypovolemia. For which clinical indicators should the nurse assess the dient that supports this conclusion? (Select All That Apply)

The nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit and notes the skin breakdown shown in the diagram. How should the nurse document the finding?

A nurse is caring for a patient in the endocrinologist outpatient clinic.

When completing the assessment at 0810, which of the findings listed below would require a follow-up by the nurse?

Click to highlight the statements in the assessment findings that require follow-up by the nurse.

• Axillary temperature 100.5° F
• Heart rate 105/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min

The client is 34 years of age. States she has a bowel movement after every meal, heat intolerance, and nervousness. The client has lost 20 pounds in the last month without dieting or a change in physical activity. She exercises 4-5 times per week for 45 minutes at a time. States at times during exercise, she experiences irregular heartbeat.