Which data does the nurse identify as a nonmotor finding for the client with Parkinson's disease?

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

A client has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.51, PaCO2 39 mm Hg, HCO3 32 mEq/L. How would the nurse interpret these results?
Normal values: pH: 7.35-7.45, PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg, HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L

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

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?

Deep brain stimulation has been ordered for a client with Parkinson's disease. The client asks the nurse how this treatment will help. What is the nurse's best response?

A client is admitted with Parkinson's disease. Which symptoms are considered criteria used to diagnose this disorder? Select all that apply.

Normal ranges for thyroid function tests, which would indicate an appropriate dose of levothyroxine, include:

- TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L

- Free T4 (Thyroxine): 0.9 - 1.7 ng/dL

- Free T3 (Triiodothyronine): 2.0 - 4.4 pg/mL

The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and sepsis. Which intervention would the nurse consider a priority?

A spouse expresses frustration when trying to communicate with a client with Parkinson's disease (PD). What can the nurse do to facilitate communication between the client and spouse?

Assessment of a client with cirrhosis reveals a distended abdomen, weight gain, and dyspnea. Based on this information, what interventions would the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

The nurse practitioner is assessing clients for their risk of developing hypothyroidism. Which of these clients would the nurse consider at greatest risk?