A 16-year-old male with a history of sickle cell disease is admitted to the hospital with a sickle cell crisis. The patient complains of severe generalized pain, especially in his back and chest. His vital signs are as follows:Vital Signs:   Blood Pressure Heart Rate Respiratory Rate Temperature Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)   130/80 110 24 101°F (38.3 C) 90% on room air  Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?

Interpret the arterial blood gas results, including the type of acid-base imbalance and compensatory effort.             pH 7.27             PaCO2 61 mmHg             HCO3 29 mEq/L              PaO2 83 mmHg             Interpretation:  [BLANK-1] [BLANK-2] [BLANK-3]   Answer in this order: Blank 1: Compensation Status (Fully Compensated, Partially Compensated, Uncompensated) Blank 2: Body system (respiratory or metabolic) Blank 3: Acidosis or Alkalosis

A client with lung cancer is receiving chemotherapy. Which assessment finding requires further evaluation?

What is a major disadvantage of chemotherapy?

A client presents with signs and symptoms suggestive of breast cancer. Which of the following confirms the presence of malignant cells?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with severe hypoxia and polycythemia. The nurse identifies which of the following substances as being responsible for making more red blood cells to increase oxygen circulation throughout the body?

Which of the following is NOT a GG code? 

When providing OT services as part of a Workman’s Compensation program, it is necessary for your goals to be focused upon which of the following? 

The healthcare payment system for long term care facilities (SNF’s) is  

The nurse is initiating a blood transfusion for a client with a hemoglobin of 7 mg/dL. Within 5 minutes of starting the infusion, the patient becomes restless and complains of a headache and low back pain. The nurse suspects a blood transfusion reaction.Place the nursing actions below in correct order of priority.