When a patient admitted for terminal care is asked by the admitting nurse, “What has your doctor told you about your illness?” the patient states, “She says that I have a terminal illness, but I know she’s wrong.” The nurse recognizes that:

The nurse is caring for a client in shock who is unresponsive, pH: 7.0 pCO2: 20 pO2: 50 HCO3: 10 SaO2: 50, requiring mechanical ventilation and vasopressor support to maintain hemodynamic stability. The family approaches the nurse in regards to the condition of the client and the length of therapy. The nurse responds with which statement?

The school nurse is notified of an outbreak of varicella in school-age children in neighboring communities. Which information will the nurse include when informing the parents of the school students about the infection?

A client presents from home with parents who report finding an empty bottle of acetaminophen on the client’s bed. The client is awake, alert, and oriented and reports taking “more than 20, but I don’t really know”. The nurse prepares for administration of which medication?

A client admitted to the ED with severe diarrhea and vomiting is subsequently diagnosed with food poisoning. The nurse caring for this client assesses for which signs and symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalances? Select all that apply.

A client is in the acute phase of a burn injury. One of the nursing diagnoses in the plan of care is Ineffective Coping Related to Trauma of Burn Injury. What interventions appropriately address this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A client presents with suspected overdose. The nurse assessing pinpoint pupils, hypotension, and marked respiratory depression. Based on the assessment findings the nurse expects the client has overdosed on what type of substance? 

A critical care nurse is planning a presentation to new graduates on caring for the patients during septic shock. Indicate below which symptoms the nurse would include in the education session. Select all the apply.

A nurse is caring for a recently admitted client with an epidural hematoma. Past medical history includes hypertension, alcoholism, and coronary artery disease. The client is currently responsive to painful stimuli only and on mechanical ventilation. The most recent vital signs are Temperature: 99.0°F BP: 142/88 HR: 118 Respirations: 22 O2 Sat: 95%. In shift report, the nurse reported that the client was in a Sinus Rhythm with frequent PACs. The current cardiac rhythm is below. Which of the treatments should the nurse verify with the healthcare provider?

The new patient was in a motor vehicle trauma and sustained a blunt force blow to the chest from the steering wheel. He arrives at the ER with complaints of left sided chest pain on inspiration. He has dyspnea, pallor and his pulse ox is 88%. The rest of his VS PR 130, RR 28, and BP 160/94. The triage nurse understands to prioritize which interventions for this client?