A nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube…
A nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube to continuous suction. The patient becomes weak, has shallow respirations, and an ABG reveals: pH: 7.48 PaCO₂: 46 mmHg HCO₃⁻: 30 mEq/L Which physician order should the nurse question?
Read DetailsA patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) tells the…
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) tells the nurse, “I feel like no one really understands how hard this is. I’m scared my life will never be normal again.” Which nurse response best demonstrates therapeutic communication?
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