Celecoxib is what class of drug?

Mrs. Kalen is a 70 year old female who has arrived into the ER due to persistent vomiting for two days now. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucus membranes and her capillary refill takes >4 seconds. She is diagnosed as having gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.5, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3 34 mmol/L. What would you interpret the acid-base disorder to be?

The nurse is delegating ambulation for a client to an experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT).Which teaching will the nurse provide to the PCT? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) would include which information in teaching about triggers that can result in an exacerbation of the disease?

A client is suffering from osteoarthritis in the knees and the nurse is providing care. The nurse is assessing the client's pain level and pain tolerance. Based on the nurse's understanding of pain, the nurse knows that a client's pain tolerance is most likely relieved by which of the following?

The patient who is confined to bed in the supine position has gained 5 lbs. in the last 48 hours. In which area does the nurse assess skin turgor for accurate determination of dependent edema?

Mrs. Kalen is a 70-year-old female who has arrived at the ER due to persistent vomiting for two days now. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucus membranes and her capillary refill takes >4 seconds. She is diagnosed as having gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.5, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3 34 mmol/L. Based on the acid-base interruption from Mrs. Kalen, what can the nurse anticipate the treatment will be for correcting this imbalance?

Which nursing documentation demonstrates the integration of patient-centered care?

The nurse is planning to teach the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about foods or beverages that decrease lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure. What should be included in this list (select all that apply)?

Aminophylline is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis. A nurse administers the medication, knowing that the primary action of this medication is to:

Colleen, a 19 year old Freshman, was drinking alcohol at a frat party. She stupors, falls and hits her head on the ground. Her friend Julie dials "911" because Colleen is now unconscious, depressed ventilation (shallow and slow respirations), rapid heart rate, and is profusely bleeding from both ears. Which primary acid-base imbalance is Colleen at risk for if medical attention is not provided?