A patient's blood gases show a pH of 7.53, PCO2 of 48, and HCO3 of 36 mEq/L. The nurse realizes that the acid-base disorder this patient is demonstrating is which of the following?

Which of the following indicate to the nurse that lactulose is effective for an older adult who has advanced liver cirrhosis?

Which action should the nurse take first when a patient is seen in the outpatient clinic with neck pain?

A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a middle-aged client who was admitted following a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a modifiable risk factor for stroke?

Which of the following nursing diagnoses (nursing problem) would be of highest priority for the patient hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant to treat relapse of acute myelocytic leukemia?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who had a seizure and became unresponsive after stating she had a sudden, severe headache and vomiting. The client's vital signs are as follows: blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg, pulse of 82/min, respirations of 24/min, and a temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F). Which of the following neurologic disorders should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is prioritizing client care after receiving a change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

An adult male with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. Which laboratory data would the nurse identify as consistent with these symptoms?

Which of the following is the most common risk factor for emphysema?

A patient has undergone a single-barrel descending colon colostomy for the palliative treatment of stage IV colon cancer. The nurse assesses the colostomy stoma to ensure that it is: