A client who has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is prescribed both long and short acting insulin therapy. The client asks the nurse, “Why do I have to take two shots of insulin?” What is the nurse’s most appropriate response??

A client experiencing a severe asthma attack has the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.33; PCO2 48 mm Hg; PO2 58 mm Hg; HCO3 26 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret the ABG?

A client with a recent diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has sudden onset of shortness of breath and chest pain. What complication should the nurse suspect?

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for the procedure?

A patient with end stage renal disease is deciding what type of dialysis to pursue. The patient asks the nurse, “what kind of access device does peritoneal dialysis require?” The best response from the nurse is:

Order: 1500mL of NS with 20 mEq KCl to infuse over 12 hours. How many mL/hr will the nurse set the IV pump?__________mL/hr (NUMERIC answers only. Round to the nearest whole number)

A client is receiving thrombolytic therapy for treatment of a pulmonary embolism (PE). The nurse must monitor for which of the following potential adverse effects during therapy?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a chronic right ankle venous ulcer about wound care. What statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse has received a change of shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?

Which of the following would be an expected assessment finding in a client admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?