A nurse is caring for a 42-year-old client with a history of…
A nurse is caring for a 42-year-old client with a history of Addison’s disease who presents to the emergency department with vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. The client reports extreme weakness and dizziness. Assessment findings: Blood pressure: 78/46 mm Hg Heart rate: 124/min Respiratory rate: 22/min Temperature: 99.1°F Skin cool and pale Capillary refill: 4 seconds Increasing confusion and lethargy Which action should the nurse take first?
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The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who sustained a traumatic head injury 30 minutes ago and has an order for insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following findings would be a contraindication for nasogastric tube insertion?
Read DetailsMagnesium has three naturally occurring isotopes: Mg-24 (p…
Magnesium has three naturally occurring isotopes: Mg-24 (p=78.99%, m=23.985 amu) Mg-25 (p=10.00%, m=24.986 amu) Mg-26 (p=11.01%, m=25.983 amu) Calculate the average atomic mass of magnesium. *Give numerical answer in correct significant figures. Avg amu= [(m1p1) + (m2p2) + (m3p3) ] / 100
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On paper, complete the following: 1) Magnesium (Z= 12) forms a 2+ ion a) Write the Full electron configuration of neutral Mg. b) Write the Full Arrow & electron notation of Mg2+ c) Explain why Mg forms a 2+ ion using the octet rule. d) Identify the number of valence electrons in neutral Mg. 2) Silver (Z = 47 ) forms a 1+ ion a) Write the full electron configuration of neutral Silver. b) Is this a stable atom? c) What has to happen to make it stable? d) Show the stable noble gas electron configuration of Silver e) How many valence electrons are present in the Non-stable neutral Ag atom? f) How many valence electrons are present in the Ag+1 atom?
Read DetailsA male client, with a history of bipolar disorder, reports t…
A male client, with a history of bipolar disorder, reports to the clinic today for a medication adjustment follow up. The client’s laboratory results reveal a blood lithium level of 1.1 mEq/L (0.6-1.2mEq/L). The client asks the nurse, “Is that number good or bad for me?” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse:
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