The nurse provides care for the client with an asthma crisis experiencing hypoxia. Which lung sound would the nurse expect to auscultate on the physical assessment?

The nurse scaring for a patient who will be needing a blood transfusion. The nurse knows that the universal recipient of blood would be considered blood type:

KO is admitted with severe dehydration and electrolyte unbalances. What assessment findings are you most likely to find initially before fluid balance reaches homeostasis?

Patient MK is admited with Atrial Fibrillation an irregular heart rhythm. She is also complaining of muscle cramps to her legs and that she started a new diuretic last week. What lab value are you most likely to find on her Complete Metabolic Panel?

The nurse is working on a cardiac unit with several patients who have intravenous access lines. The nurse identifies the following are considered central venous catheters: (Select All That Apply)

JD has been admited after a large portion of his colon has been removed due to cancer Which statement by the patient demonstrates that he understands the function of the Gastrointestinal tract as related to fluid and electrolyte balance.

A patient’s hemoglobin is severely low and she is complaining of being overly tired and fatigued. You are educating her on the role hemoglobin has with oxygenation and perfusion. You will know she understands the role of hemoglobin when she tells you hemoglobin transports:

A client suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reports that it is hard to cough up secretions and the secretions are thick and sticky. Which intervention will the nurse use to promote respiratory hygiene in this situation?

You are setting up a room for your patient that has a new tracheostomy. Select all of the equipment you need bring with to ensure patient is safe should the tracheostomy become dislodged:

The nurse is working in the intensive care unit and has just received lab results for her patients. Which of the following are considered electrolyte imbalances? (Select all That Apply)

MA is a 85 year old female who is admited to the hospital with Pneumonia. Education has begun on proper breathing techniques to expand lung volume as much as possible and allow for proper oxygen blood exchange within the alveoli. Which device will help her achieve this as educated by the nurse?