A client receives a prescription for 1 L of lactated Ringers to be infused IV over 8 hours.

The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? (Enter numerical value only.)

The rationale for selecting impaired gas exchange is based on the clinical manifestations presented by the client. The client's difficulty in breathing, the need to pause to catch breath, the ineffectiveness of the rescue inhaler, and the expressed feeling of nervousness during episodes are indicative of a compromised gas exchange. This is further supported by the objective data: an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air is below normal levels, suggesting that the client is not receiving adequate oxygen. Expiratory wheezes indicate an obstruction of airflow, commonly seen in asthma attacks, which can impair gas exchange. Therefore, the nurse's assessment and the client's symptoms align with the diagnosis of impaired gas exchange, necessitating immediate intervention to improve the client's respiratory function.

A. Topical antifungal agents are used to treat fungal infections, not psoriasis, which is an autoimmune condition.

B. Topical corticosteroids are commonly used to reduce inflammation and itching associated with psoriasis. They are effective in controlling symptoms and promoting healing of psoriatic lesions.

C. Topical analgesics may provide temporary relief from discomfort associated with psoriasis lesions, but they do not address the underlying inflammation and are not typically the primary treatment for psoriasis.

D. Colloidal oatmeal-based lotions may help soothe and moisturize the skin but are not specific treatments for psoriasis. They may be used as adjunctive therapy for symptom relief.