A client in the emergency department reports that he has been vomiting excessively for the last 2 days. His arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis shows a pH of 7.50, the partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) of 43 mm Hg, partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) of 75 mm Hg, and bicarbonate (HCO3) of 42 mEq/L. Based on these findings, the nurse documents that the client is experiencing which type of acid-base imbalance?

An occupational health nurse is screen a group of workers for diabetes. What statement should the nurse interpret as being suggestive of diabetes?

A client with a history of Addison's disease and flu-like symptoms accompanied by nausea and vomiting over the past week is brought to the facility. His wife reports that he acted confused and was extremely weak when he awoke that morning. The client's blood pressure is 90/58 mm Hg, his pulse is 116 beats/minute, and his temperature is 101° F (38.3° C). A diagnosis of acute adrenal insufficiency is made. What should the nurse expect to administer by I.V. infusion?

A client comes into the emergency room with complaints of an enlarged tongue. The tongue appears smooth and beefy red in color. The nurse also observes a 5-cm incision on the upper left quadrant of the abdomen. When questioned, the patient states, "I had a partial gastrostomy 2 years ago." Based on this information, the nurse attributes these symptoms to which of the following problems?

The nurse is caring for a patient with Addison's disease who is scheduled for discharge. When teaching the patient about hormone replacement therapy, the nurse should address what topic?

A patient is seeing the nurse practitioner for a 6 months checkup for diabetes mellitus. While reviewing the patient's lab results, which lab best represents the patient has good control of the disease?

A client with chronic kidney disease has chronic anemia. What pharmacologic alternative to blood transfusion may be used for this patient?

A nursing instructor is evaluating a student caring for a neutropenic client. The instructor concludes that the nursing student demonstrates accurate knowledge of neutropenia based on which of the following interventions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?

A client in the emergency department reports that he has been vomiting excessively for the last 2 days. His arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis shows a pH of 7.50, the partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) of 43 mm Hg, partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) of 75 mm Hg, and bicarbonate (HCO3) of 42 mEq/L. Based on these findings, the nurse documents that the client is experiencing which type of acid-base imbalance?

A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy is seeing the nurse to review foot care. What would be a priority instruction for the nurse to give the client?