A nurse is reviewing the clients intake for lunch. The client had 8oz of coffee, 12oz of soup, and 4oz of milk, 6oz oj. Based on this information, how should the nurse document fluid intake?

A client is admitted with dehydration due to prolonged vomiting. The nurse knows that one of the primary functions of water in the body is to:

A practical nurse is setting up a wet suction chest drainage system for a client with a pneumothorax. Which is the correct positioning of the system?

During a routine check-up, a clients blood pH is measured at 7.67 today. The nurse understands that this pH reading is ?

A nurse working on a surgical unit is aware that surgical clients need an increased amount ot dietary protein. Which is the correct reason for the increase in protein?

A client with fluid volume excess is prescribed a diuretic. What should the nurse monitor closely after administering this medication?

A nurse is determining a client intake and output. Which finding should be included in the intake measurement?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is experiencing hypoxia. Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia?

A client presents to the emergency department with respiratory distress and confusion. Arterial blood gas (ABG) results show pH 7.3, PaCO2 of 50 mmHg, and HCO3 of 24 mEq/L. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?

The kidneys have the ability to perform four basic functions as needed to maintain the proper blood pH. Name the functions.  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________