The nurse is caring for a client with a traumatic brain injury receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) 4 mg IV every 6 hours. The client’s vital signs are Temperature: 99.0°F BP: 160/90 HR: 120 Respirations: 16 O2 Sat: 95%. Yesterday the client weighed: 67.2 kg. Which of the following assessment information would require immediate intervention?

A client is brought to the ED with third-degree burns on his face, neck, and chest. Upon assessment, the client has shallow breathing, pulse oximetry of 90%, and is disoriented. The nurse prepares for which priority intervention? 

A nurse in the critical care unit is planning the care of a client who is being treated for shock. Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology of this client’s health problem?

The provider orders Lanoxin 0.175mg PO q 8 hours, available is Lanoxin 50mcg/mL. How many mLs will the patient receive?

A nurse notes that a client, who experienced a head injury 24 hrs ago presents to the emergency department with slurred speech and is disoriented to time and place. The nurse completes which priority action? 

The medical term for pain in the arm is [BLANK-1]

The term _______ means “lack of appetite.”

Why are coding guidelines important?

A nurse in a burn unit noted the clients stool has evidence of blood this morning. The healthcare provider has ordered stool for occult blood. The nurse expects additional orders based on this finding. What orders would the nurse expect?  

A nurse caring for a client who fell at home and sustained a spinal cord injury. As a result, the client is in a neurologic intensive care unit suspected of suffering from neurogenic shock. Which of the following assessment by the nurse indicates the diagnosis?