Exhibits

What laboratory specimens would the nurse expect for the provider to order? Select all that apply.

A client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and is receiving an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride and insulin. Two hours later, the client's serum laboratory results show a decrease in the serum blood glucose from 580 to 430 mg/dL (32.2 to 23.86 mmol/L). It is most
important for the nurse to monitor which additional laboratory result?
Reference Range

A postpartum client who is bottle-feeding develops breast engorgement. Which is the best recommendation for the nurse to provide this client?

The nurse observes a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is excessively drooling and prepares to suction the client's oral cavity. Which action should the nurse include?

To start the client on oxygen as ordered, what item(s) should the nurse collect from the supply room? Select all that apply.

An adolescent who is brought to the emergency department (ED) with a fever and persistent lower right quadrant abdominal pain is anxious, fearful, and hyperventilating. The nurse anticipates the client developing which acid-base imbalance?

A client who weighs 176 pounds receives a prescription for enoxaparin sodium 1.5mg/kg/day subcutaneously. The medication is available in 120 mg/0.8 mL prefilled syringe. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only.)

A client with diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been taking pregabalin for 4 days. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?

The nurse identifies the presence of clear fluid on the surgical dressing of a client who just returned to the unit following lumbar spinal surgery. Which action should the nurse implement immediately?

A client is brought to the emergency department after falling from of a ladder and is showing signs of confusion and disorientation. The spouse states the client appeared to have lost consciousness. The nurse is provided with a list of current medications and healthcare power of attorney. When reporting to the healthcare provider using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication, which information should the nurse provide first?

The nurse places the client on a cardiorespiratory monitor and places the nasal cannula on the client. The nurse then completes an assessment and documents it in the chart.

For each body system, click to specify the assessment findings that indicates hypoxia.