A client with pulmonary embolism develops respiratory acidosis as a result of reduced alveolar ventilation. Which arterial blood gas (ABG) value confirms respiratory acidosis? (Normal value ranges: pH 7.35-7.45, pCO2 35-45 mm Hg, HCO3 21-28 mEq/L, PaO2 80-100 mm Hg)

What would the telephone triage nurse advise the parent of an 18 month old child with a barky cough that gets worse at night? 

Which client requires immediate intervention by the nurse to decrease the risk for developing a pulmonary embolism (PE)?

The nurse checks a client’s pulse oximetry reading and obtains 85%.  The last reading four hours ago was 95%. What is the first action the nurse should take?

Prior to an invasive surgery, education should be provided to the client about the nursing expectations of the client after surgery to maintain adequate oxygenation.  Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

A client diagnosed with pneumothorax is placed on 6 liters of oxygen by nasal cannula with an oxygen saturation of 85%.  A chest tube has been placed.  The nurse reassesses the oxygen saturation which has remained at 100% for the last hour.  Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?

A client was intubated during a lobectomy.  After the surgery, the client is admitted to the intensive care unit for care.  What nursing action is a priority to prevent complications?

In Streetcar, discuss Blanche’s  admirable/praiseworthy characteristics.

Streetcar centers on the conflict between Blanche Dubois and Stanley Kowalski. What does each character represent? Why and how are their worldviews and/or values in conflict? 

Define the term, “farce”.