The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical uni…
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical unit 72 hours ago with pyloric stenosis. A nasogastric tube placed upon admission has been on low intermittent suction ever since. Upon review of the morning’s blood work, the nurse notices that the client’s potassium is below the reference range. The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of what imbalance?
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The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic injury in a workplace accident. The client is reporting dyspnea because of abdominal pain. An ABG reveals the following results: pH 7.28, pC02 50 and HC03 23. The nurse should recognize the likelihood of what acid-base disorder?
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A 33-year-old woman is seen in a sexual health clinic for management of vulvar and perineal warts. She states the warts have gradually increased in size during the last month. She does not want to use patient-applied therapy. Physical examination shows multiple vulvar warts without any atypical features. The clinician applies a trichloroacetic acid (TCA) 90% solution to the affected area. Ten minutes later, she complained of severe burning pain in the vulvar and perineal region. Which of the following would most appropriately manage this reaction to the trichloroacetic acid (TCA) 90% solution?
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