The nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted to the medical-surgical unit after having a partial colectomy for colon cancer. The client has a history of coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes. On admission to the unit, the client remains sleepy and is hard to arouse. The client’s vital signs are BP 122/86, HR 84, RR 14, Temp 98.1, and oxygen saturation 96% on 1 L NC.  Word Bank blank 1 arterial blood gas lactic acid level liver function test blood glucose level Word Bank blank 2 oxygen saturation temperature neurologic status blood pressure It will be most important for the nurse to obtain a [BLANK-1] related to the client’s [BLANK-2].

The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery in an ambulatory surgery center. Which assessment finding indicates the client may not be ready for discharge?

The nurse reviews the laboratory results for a client on the first postoperative day after an abdominal surgery.  Which laboratory value will be helpful in identifying a client at risk for poor wound healing?

Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

Which actions should the operating room team perform according to The Joint Commission’s universal protocol? (Select all that apply.)

A nursing student is reviewing the pathway of airflow through the respiratory system. Which sequence correctly completes the following statement? Air enters through the nose or mouth and travels through the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and carina before reaching the __________, followed by the __________, then the __________, eventually leading to the alveoli where gas exchange occurs

The nurse is caring for an older client with a urinary tract infection (UTI).  Which statements are true? (select all that apply)

The nurse is preparing to administer ordered morphine 2 mg IV to a client with reports of postoperative pain 7/10.  The available dose is a 4mg/mL vial.  How many mLs will the nurse draw into the syringe? Please include the numeric response only.  [BLANK-1]

Six Sigma principles can be applied to which of the following areas? (Select all that apply.)

“Input Variables” [arewhat]