Exhibits

Select two conditions and two client finding to fill in each blank in the sentence. Separate using a comma.

The client has

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, which can cause

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such as airway obstruction, bronchospasm, and pulmonary edema. The client also has

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, which can lead to

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such as hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis.

A patient experiences residual effects following an acute attack of Ménière's disease and receives a new prescription for an antihistamine. Which assessment finding indicates that the medication is effective?

In assessing a client with ulcers on the lower extremity, which findings indicate that the ulcers are likely to be of venous, rather than arterial, origin?

After teaching a client newly diagnosed with cholecystitis about recommended diet changes, the nurse evaluates the client's learning. Which food choices eliminated by the client indicate to the nurse that teaching has been successful?

Patient Data

Drag from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

While completing a health assessment for a young adult female with acute appendicitis, the client informs the nurse that there is a chance that she may be pregnant. The operating team is preparing to take the client to surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately?

The healthcare provider prescribes 1 liter of 0.9% sodium chloride, USP intravenously (IV) to be infused over 10 hours for a client. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? (Enter numerical value only.)

A 70-year-old female presents to the emergency department through triage with a noticeable facial droop and garbled speech. After having a few drinks at a local seafood restaurant, the client's husband noticed his wife's speech became difficult to understand.

Flow sheets

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Arrival at emergency department

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Vital Signs:

- Temperature: 98.2° F (36.8° C)

- Heart rate: 92 beats/minute

- Respirations: 24 breaths/minute

- Blood pressure: 210/98 mmHg

- Oxygen saturation: 95% on room air

Imaging studies

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Head CT scan results:

- No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage

- No evidence of acute disease

Orders

- Obtain CT scan of the head.

- Insert a large bore peripheral IV.

- Start normal saline infusion at 50 mL/hour.

The client continues to have stable neurologic assessments. The nurse provides interventions to promote client safety while in the hospital. Of the interventions below, explain if it promotes clients safety or not, or does both.

A client with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) calls the clinic to report difficulty wearing the continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) mask because it is uncomfortable. The client asks the nurse for an alternative way to manage sleep apnea. Which recommendation should the nurse provide?

Specify which potential condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s response.