Which entry made my nurse most accurately documents a client's mood?

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic respiratory acidosis due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect with this client?

Which action is the priority when providing care to a patient in the preoperative period?

In teaching the patient about postoperative pain management, which statement by the nurse is best?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

The nurse provides care to a patient who is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient's pulse oximetry is 93% on room air with a current respiratory rate of 35 breaths per minute. The most recent chest x-ray indicates a flattened diaphragm with infiltrates. The patient is currently febrile with an increased number of white blood cells (WBCs) noted on the latest complete blood count (CBC). Which order does the nurse question for this patient based on the current data?

A client has a diagnosis of risk for suicide r/t a past attempt. Which of the following outcome should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following could be a cause for the for metabolic acidosis?

A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting a depressed mood one week before the start of their menstrual cycle. The nurse should identify that the client is exhibiting manifestations consistent with which of the following disorders?

The nurse is providing education to a patient regarding the use of an incentive spirometer. Which patient statement requires further education?

Which patient finding indicates the need for further monitoring rather than discharge home after an outpatient surgical procedure?