A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a male client who has an elevated temperature. The nurse should identify which of the following findings is a manifestation of dehydration?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a male client who has an elevated temperature. The nurse should identify which of the following findings is a manifestation of dehydration?

A nurse is assessing a client who has COPD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Which blood gas result will the nurse expect to observe in a patient with respiratory alkalosis?

A nurse is assessing a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Which of the following is a potential consequence of consuming alcohol prior to an outpatient surgical procedure involving anesthesia?

A nurse is suctioning the endotracheal tube of a client who is on a ventilator. The client's heart rate increases from 86/min to 110/min and becomes irregular. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin 500 mg via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is 500 mg ampicillin in 50 mL dextrose 5% in water (D5W). The nurse should set the pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a unit of PRBCs. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing a transfusion reaction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for home oxygen therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?