A nurse is caring for a pre-school age client who has epiglottitis with a barking cough. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A client who is lethargic and exhibits deep, rapid respirations has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32, PaO2 88 mm Hg, PaCO2 37 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret these results?

Which intervention could the nurse delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to promote nutritional intake for an older client?

Six hours following thoracic surgery, a client has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) findings: pH, 7.50; PaCO2, 30 mm Hg; HCO3, 25 mEq/L; PaO2, 96 mm Hg. What is the best nursing action based on these results?

An adult client is admitted to the burn unit after being burned in a house fire. Assessment reveals burns to the entire face, back of the head, anterior torso, and circumferential burns to both arms. Using the rule of nines, what is the extent of the burn injury?

A client is admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. Following aggressive fluid resuscitation and intravenous (IV) insulin administration, the blood glucose begins to normalize. In addition to glucose monitoring, which of the following electrolytes requires close monitoring?

An automatic external defibrillator (AED) interprets the rhythm of a pulseless client is ventricular fibrillation. The nurse takes which of the following actions next?

A client is receiving a blood transfusion, but the fluid is dripping very slowly. The blood has been infusing for more than 4 hours. What should the nurse do next?

A nurse working in an emergency department is caring for an unresponsive client who has benzodiazepine toxicity due to an overdose. Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate will be used for the benzodiazepine overdose?

A client who was receiving enteral feedings in the hospital has been started on a regular diet and is almost ready for discharge. The client will be self-administering supplemental tube feedings between meals for a short time after discharge. When the client expresses concern about his or her ability to perform this procedure at home, the nurse would best respond with which of the following replies?