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?

The nurse is caring for a client with severe diarrhea.  The nurse recognizes that the client is at risk for developing which acid-base imbalance? 

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for developing respiratory acidosis following surgery.  Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? 

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?

A client is receiving fluid resuscitation after a burn.  Which finding indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate for this client?

EXTRA CREDIT (Worth up to 5 points) Give an example of an organism that produces a latent infection and describe that organism’s life cycle.

Which of the following are used in would cleaning and care (Choose 3)

The Budapest Criteria for CRPS include? (choose 3)

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?

Estrogen is primarily released by the ovary in response to this hormone: