The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client with pleural effusion after a thoracentesis of the right lung has been performed. The nurse would become concerned with which assessment finding?

The nurse is caring for a client with bacterial pneumonia. The effectiveness of the client’s oxygen therapy can be best determined by which indicator of oxygenation?

A client has a chest tube and water seal drainage system. What should the nurse do to ensure safe and effective use of the drainage system?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing a low PaO2 and dyspnea from an upper respiratory tract infection. The nurse plans to administer oxygen therapy as prescribed. Which statement concerning oxygen administration to a client with COPD is true?

The client with type 2 diabetes mellitus has made lifestyle changes to control elevated blood glucose levels. Which finding supports the nurse’s conclusion that the client’s efforts to control the elevated levels have been highly effective over the last 3 months?

A client developed cardiogenic shock after a severe myocardial infarction and has now developed an acute kidney injury. The client’s family asked the nurse how this happened. What should the nurse tell the family?

A client with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus has a blood glucose level of 644 mg/dL. The nurse interprets that this client is at risk of developing which type of acid-base imbalance?

A client diagnosed with chronic renal disease and hypertension is scheduled to receive a diuretic. When should the nurse plan to administer this medication?

A client with a history of angina comes to the emergency department complaining of crushing chest pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

The nurse is assessing a client who had a cardiac catheterization with stent placement one hour ago via the right femoral artery. The client is receiving intravenous heparin at 1,000 units per hour. During a scheduled post procedure check, the nurse notes the puncture site at the groin has begun to steadily ooze blood. What should the nurse do first?