The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas results of a client and notes the following: 

pH 7.45, [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] 

Which condition would the nurse analyze these results to indicate?

A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The client asks about foods that should be avoided. Which food should the nurse encourage the client to avoid?

The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas results of an assigned client and notes the laboratory report results

pH of 7.30, [normal pH is 7.35 to 7.45]

Paco2 of 58 mm Hg, [Normal Paco2 is 35 to 45 mm Hg]

Pao2 of 80 mm Hg. [normal is 80-100]

HCO3 of 27 mEq/L (27 mmol/L). [Normal HCO3 is 22-26]

The nurse interprets that the client has which acid-base disturbance?

A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves as part of a neurological examination. Which action should the nurse take to assess cranial nerve III?

A nurse is completing a client's history and physical examination. Which information should the nurse consider subjective data?

The nurse is assigned to care for a client with complete right-sided hemiparesis [weakness] from a stroke (brain attack).

admitting diagnosis

cerebrovascular attack

Right-sided hemiparesis

Which characteristics are associated with this condition? Select 2 that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of pain. Which finding is a subjective indicator of pain?

A nurse is caring for a client who has contact dermatitis of the neck and upper chest. Which assessment data is an expected finding?

Mrs. Britton is a 34-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of skin rashes. You have noted a group of lesions larger than 0.5 cm, with an elevated area of psoriasis. This is an example of a:

A client has dysfunction of the cochlear division of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII). The nurse should determine that the client is adequately adapting to this problem if he or she states a plan to obtain which item?