To prevent complications during the insertion of a pulmonary artery (PA) flow-directed catheter, what is the priority intervention of the nurse?

A patient is found breathing at 4 breaths per minute.  Arterial blood gases drawn reveal a pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 80, HCO3- of 24, and PaO2 of 60 on 100% FIO2 by bag-valve-mask (ambu) bag.  Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?

During an acute pancreatitis attack, the nurse should include in the patient’s plan of care which priority intervention?  

What piece of architecture was a symbol of Rome’s political power and military might.  Triumphal Emperors would pass through them.

The client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is brought into the emergency department with Kussmauls respirations. What do you know about CKD that could cause this breathing pattern?

A patient is admitted with bleeding esophageal varices. A Sengstaken-Blakemore tube is inserted in an effort to stop the bleeding. After the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube is inserted, the patient has difficulty breathing. What is the first action the nurse should take?

A patient had a small bowel resection yesterday and now is on continuous gastric suction. Which of the following IV solutions would the nurse anticipate to be ordered for this patient?

Identify the following structure and where it is located:

The client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is brought into the emergency department with Kussmauls respirations. What do you know about CKD that could cause this breathing pattern?

An arterial line is inserted in the right radial artery to monitor a patient’s blood pressure.  To prevent neurovascular complications while the catheter is in place, what is the priority intervention by the nurse?