Ms. Jackson has been suffering from persistent vomiting for two days. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucous membranes and her capillary refill time takes more than 4 seconds. She is diagnosed with 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 acid base disorder is shown?

A nurse is assessing a client who is 24 hours postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation to repair a fracture of the femur. Which of the following assessment findings is an early manifestation of fat embolism syndrome (FES)?

A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension is asked about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?

A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving packed RBCs. The nurse identifies which of the following as an expected finding?

A nurse is talking with a young adult client who has a family history of osteoporosis. Which health promotion activity should the nurse recommend as a possible preventive measure?

A nurse is instructing a client on how to decrease the nausea associated with chemotherapy and radiation. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A client is about to undergo an abdominal paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?

A nurse in an allergy clinic is caring for a client who has a history of seasonal allergy symptoms. The client had a radioallergosorbent test (RAST) completed on a previous visit. The nurse should recognize that an elevation in which of the following immunoglobulins indicates a positive result?

A nurse is admitting a client with suspected appendicitis. Identify where the nurse will palpate to assess for pain at McBurney's point.

A nurse is creating a dietary plan for an adult female client who has a hemoglobin level of 9.8 g/dL. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

A nurse is discussing laboratory values associated with the renal system with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the renal system?