A client has an IV of 250 mL with 1 g of lidocaine infusing via pump at a rate of 10 mL/h. How many mg/hr of lidocaine is the client receiving?

The nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory failure and PaCO2 level of 88 mm Hg For which of these signs and symptoms will the nurse assess?

A nurse is caring for a patient on the medical stepdown unit. The following data are related to this patient:Subjective InformationLaboratory AnalysisPhysical AssessmentShortness of breath for 20 minutesFeels frightened”Can’t catch my breath”pH: 7.12PaCO2: 28 mm HgPaO2: 58 mm HgSaO2: 88%Pulse: 120 beats/minRespiratory rate: 34 breaths/minBlood pressure 158/92 mm HgLungs have cracklesWhat action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client who has sustained significant blood loss following a motor vehicle crash resulting in abdominal trauma. When implementing the plan of care, which interventions are most important to decrease risk of hypovolemic shock? Select all that apply:

The cardiologist has ordered 100mg Lopressor (Metoprolol) for patient. The Patients Vitals are as followed. BP: 110/48 , temp: 98.9, HR:55 , Resp/O2: 20, 92%. 1) What is the MAP for this client? 2). Is it save for the nurse to administer the ordered medication? YES/NO 2.) Will this medication affect cardiac output? YES/NO

Which data obtained when assessing a patient who had a kidney transplant 8 years ago and who is receiving the immunosuppressants tacrolimus (Prograf), cyclosporine (Sandimmune), and prednisone (Deltasone) will be of most concern to the nurse?

An HIV-positive client is admitted to the hospital with Toxoplasma gondii infection. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient with nephrotic syndrome develops flank pain. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about treatment with

The nursing assistant asks the nurse if respiratory isolation is needed for the client with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse has stopped the propofol drip for 15 minutes on a ventilated client. Which assessment findings indicate the client meets criteria for the weaning process?