A client is admitted for hypovolemia associated with multiple draining wounds. Which assessment would be the most accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance?

A nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood gas values: pH 7.12, PaCO2 65 mm Hg, and HCO3- 22 mEq/L. Which clinical situation does the nurse correlate with these values?

You are caring for a client with vascular fluid volume deficit. Which of the following laboratory values corresponds to this condition?

The secretary informs the nurse that the AM labs on four clients have resulted. Which one should the nurse report immediately?

The nurse is monitoring laboratory values for a clientadmitted for heart failure. The nurse notes the client’s potassium is 5.9 mEq/L. Upon review of the client’s medications, the nurse understands that which medication may be contributing to this laboratory value?

Your client needs 50 mg of gentamicin I.M. The label says to add 1.3 mL sterile diluent to yield 25 mg/1.5 mL. How many milliliters of reconstituted solution should you give the client? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

You are caring for a 2-month-old infant with dehydration. Upon assessing the client, which of the following signs and symptoms are related to dehydration? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing excessive diarrhea. The client’s arterial blood gas values are pH 7.18, PaCO2 45 mm Hg, and HCO3- 16 mEq/L. Which prescription by the healthcare provider does the nurse expect to receive?

You are caring for a client with vascular fluid volume overload. Which of the following laboratory values corresponds to this condition?

The nurse is admitting a client with hyperkalemia associated with acute renal failure. Which of the following medications do you anticipate will be prescribed?