The nurse is caring for four clients. Which client is being monitored for respiratory acidosis?

What assessment question does the nurse ask to determine the possible cause of their sensorineural hearing loss?

When teaching a client diagnosed with a peritonsillar abscess which self-care action should be prioritized by the nurse?

Which client arterial blood pH value indicates to the nurse the lowest concentration of free hydrogen ions? (normal blood pH = 7.35-7.45)

This disorder is a genetic disorder. Bone deformities are a major sign along with bowing of the legs/arms, blue sclerae, and hearing loss. 

The nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about home safety. Which strategy should the nurse emphasize as most effective in preventing poisoning at this developmental stage?

This disorder, if not diagnosed during pregnancy, may present as a hairy patch of skin or a dimple on the baby’s back seen upon birth. It has been linked to a folic acid deficiency. 

This disorder may be community acquired, hospital acquired, or ventilator acquired. 

This disorder most often is due to normal wear and tear of the body. X-ray techs encounter this often when performing weight-bearing knees.

During a health teaching session with 10-year-old children, which observed behavior by the nurse most accurately reflects moral development typical of this age group?