A client with a pulmonary embolus has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) values: pH, 7.49; partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2), 60 mm Hg; partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2), 30 mm Hg; bicarbonate (HCO3–) 25 mEq/L. What should the nurse do first?
Read DetailsA client experiencing a severe exacerbation of COPD: Emphysema due to pneumonia has a respiratory rate of 36, decreased breath sounds at the bilateral bases with expiratory wheezes in the upper lobes, and the following arterial blood gas results: Ph 7.32, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3 26 mEq/L, PaO2 84mmHg. Which order from the health care provider should the nurse implement as the priority?
Read DetailsA client diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis is being discharged with a prescription for an oral steroid which will be tapered. The client asks the nurse why they are not receiving the same dose each day. The best response by the nurse is which of the following?
Read DetailsProblem 4 Smith Chart and Transmission Lines For this part you will need to plot your answers on a Smith Chart – you can use the same Smith chart to plot all answers. To get full credit you will need to have both a correct Smith Chart plot , plus a numerical answer selected . You will lose points if you only have a correct numerical answer and no Smith Chart. If you need a frequency and it is not given in the problem please assume 1 GHz. You can download one here if you forgot to print out one ahead of time. smithchart.pdf imped_admit_smithchart.pdf
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