The client has a nasogastric tube that has been placed to drain the stomach contents by low intermittent suction. What is the nurse’s PRIORITY when caring for this client? 

A client reports they have had numerous episodes of vomiting for the past 24 hours. The client’s apical pulse is rapid and irregular. Which electrolyte imbalance is the nurse concerned with based on this assessment finding? 

Calculate ΔS° (in J/K·mol)  for the reaction below using the thermodynamic data provided.   2PbS(s) + 3O2(g) à 2PbO(s) + 2SO2(g)   S° (J/K mol) PbS 90.0 O2 {O2} PbO 70.0 SO2 250.0 Answer format:  Round to 3 sig figs.  Do not enter the units.

At 25.0°C the Henry’s Law constant for methane (CH4)  gas in water is 1.4 x 10−3 M/atm.  Calculate the mass in grams of CH4 gas that can be dissolved in 2.0 L  of water at 25.0°C  with a CH4 partial pressure of {P} atm. Do not enter scientific notation; do not include the units.

A nurse is caring for a client that has a nasogastric tube attached to suction. The tube was inserted in the right nare. During the initial assessment the nurse finds that the client is lethargic, has dry mucous membranes and the BP is 102/64, RR 16. The nurse sees that the IV is running at 50mL/hr. What is the nurse’s MOST appropriate initial response?  

A client explains to the nurse that there is pain and numbness in their thumb, first finger and second finger of the right hand. The client states they own their own bakery and that the pain increases while working. The client is diagnosed with Carpel tunnel syndrome and has had corrective surgery. The nurse is discharging the client and educates the client to place the hand in what position when home? 

The client is to receive 250 mg IM of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) BID. How many mL will the nurse administer for each dose? 

The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. The nurse is reviewing the results of the urine analysis. What is an expected urinalysis finding?

The nurse is preparing to care for a group of clients. The nurse is determining which client is safest to delegate to the UAP. Which situation would it be appropriate for the nurse to delegate the UAP?

The nurse is providing wound care instructions to a group of post operative clients. The nurse identifies a client who may be at risk for ineffective would healing. Which client does the nurse understand is at HIGHEST risk for alterations in wound healing?