A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department….
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. History and Physical 1100: Client presents to emergency department and states, “I have a terrible headache.” Client reports having a headache for the past three days and the pain is getting worse.. Client reports feeling “feverish” and sensitive to lights. Client has taken ibuprofen for pain and ineffective. Client denies confusion or dizziness, although family members question their confusion yesterday. Past medical history is unremarkable. Nurses’ Notes 1100: Nurse to perform assessment on client. Client is squinting eyes to light and nystagmus noted. Rates headache pain as “8” on 0-10 pain scale. Client has nuchal rigidity. Heart regular rhythm and tachycardiac. Lungs sounds are clear to auscultation in all lobes. Client is alert and oriented to person, place and time. 1145: Nurse enters client’s room. Client actively seizing in bed with tonic-clonic characteristics. Placed client on their side. Lorazepam administered, and seizure activity ceased after approximately 1 minute. Provider notified. 1150: Client is lethargic following seizure. Nystagmus noted. Client is tachycardiac. Disoriented to person, place and time. Diagnostics 1130: CT scan: no acute intracranial abnormality, no mass 1230: Lumbar puncture Vital Signs 1100: Temperature 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) Respiratory Rate 19/min Heart Rate 111/min Blood Pressure 129/78 mm Hg 1200: Temperature 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) Respiratory Rate 22/min Heart Rate 115/min Blood Pressure 151/95mm Hg Medication Administration Record 1145: Lorazepam 4 mg IV push Answer all 3 questions below. What potential condition is the client most likely experiencing [condition]? The nurse should take the following actions: [action1] and [action2]? The nurse should monitor [monitor1] and [monitor2]?
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A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with an acid base imbalance. The client’s arterial blood gas values were: arterial blood gas (ABG) Lab Test – ABG Lab Value Reference Range pH 7.32 7.35 – 7.45 PaCO2 34 mmHg 35 – 45 mmHg HCO3- 16 mEq/L 22 – 28 mEq/L PaO2 85 mmHg 80 – 100 mmHg The most recent ABGs show a drop in the pH. What action does the nurse take next?
Read DetailsDidi submits her research paper to the Journal of Retailing…
Didi submits her research paper to the Journal of Retailing for publication. The editor begins the process by reading her paper and then forwards it to other members of the editorial team for additional consideration and assessment. This process is known as:
Read DetailsYearly Income0 TV1 TV2 TV3 TV>3 TVsTotalLess Than 12,0001040…
Yearly Income0 TV1 TV2 TV3 TV>3 TVsTotalLess Than 12,00010405111011212,000 – 19,99911708015111720,000 – 39,99912110130801234440,000 – 59,999109080602126160,000 or more132282520106Total44342369191541000A random sample of 1000 families produced the following data (above). Using this table, find the probability of: Part A) A household earning 12,000 to 19,999 per year and owning exactly 2 TVs. Part B) A household having more than 3 TVs or earning more than 59,999. Part C) A household owning fewer than 3 TVs.
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