The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report for a client re…
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report for a client receiving chemotherapy treatments. Based on the laboratory findings, which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement? Laboratory Test Client Value Normal Range WBC 9,000 mm3 4,500 – 11,000 mm3 Neutrophil 62% 60 – 70% Hgb 13.8 g/dL 12 – 16 g/dL Hct 38% 37 – 47% Platelets 100,000 /μl 150,000 – 450,000 /μl
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A 26 year old presents to the emergency department having a panic attack. The client is tachypneic and tachycardic. The initial set of blood gas results are as follows: Parameter Patient Results Normal Reference Range pH 7.57 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 22 mmHg 35-45 mmHg PaO2 86 mmHg 80-100 HCO3 17 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L SaO2 96% 95-100% This client’s acid-base status would be most accurately described as:
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The nurse is caring for a client who is 1-day postoperative following an abdominoperineal resection. Upon assessment, the nurse notes bright red bleeding at the incision site. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement first?
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A nurse is caring for a client who sustained an electrical burn injury after being shocked by high-voltage equipment. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as potential complications of this type of injury? Select all that apply
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A 35 year old female weighing 220 pounds, presents to the emergency room with burns to her perineum, entire front torso and face. She sustained the burn while pouring lighter fluid onto a charcoal grill. The burn occurred at 12 noon today and due to the prolonged transport, the time is now 2pm. Calculate the rate of infusion for the initial IV pump setting. Round to the nearest whole number if needed
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A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Lab values show a serum calcium level of 4.0 mg/dL (normal 9.0 – 10.5 mg/dL). Which of the following signs/symptoms should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
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