Patient Data

Exhibits

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Based on the collected data, the nurse recognizes that the client is most likely exhibiting signs of

as evidenced by

.

neurological defects as evidenced by

A client with an acute myocardial infarction (MI) is given a thrombolytic medication, aspirin, and IV heparin in the emergency department. Which finding indicates the client is having a satisfactory response?

Which is the priority nursing problem for a client with hypoparathyroidism?

Patient Data

The healthcare provider has assessed the client and completes initial prescriptions. Which three interventions should the nurse prioritize for this client?

Which instruction should the nurse delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

When assessing a client with an ionized calcium level of 17 mg/dL (4.25 mmol/L), which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

Reference Range

lonized Calcium [Adult 4.6 to 5.1 mg/dL (1.15 to 1.35 mmol/L)]

A client is receiving "Heparin Sodium 25,000 Units in 250 mL 5% Dextrose" IV at 7 mL/hour. The healthcare provider changes the prescription to 900 units/hour. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only.)

A client reports to the clinic nurse of recently experiencing symptoms of frequent urination, hunger, and great thirst. What finding (s) would the nurse consider as most significant to report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

Reference Range

Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L)]

Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

Hemoglobin A1C [4% to 5.9%]

Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]

Total Cholesterol [less than 200 mg/dL (less than 5.2 mmol/L)]

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The client demonstrates effective epidural anesthesia by

A client with arthritis has been receiving treatment with naproxen and now reports ongoing stomach pain, increasing weakness, and fatigue. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor?

Before leaving the room of a client who is confused, the nurse observes that a half bow knot was used to attach the client's wrist restraints to the movable portion of the client's bed frame. Which action should the nurse take before leaving the room?