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:

Potassium chloride intravenously has been ordered for a client with hypokalemia. Which action(s) would the nurse take to prepare and administer the potassium chloride? Select all that apply.

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?

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

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

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.

Which of the following diagnostic tests would be most useful in detecting cervical cancer?

A nurse is caring for a patient on IV infusion of heparin. What actions should the nurse include in the patient’s plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

Calculate the mean arterial pressure (MAP) for a blood pressure of 90/45 mm Hg.

The nurse is reinforcing discharge education for a client who was newly diagnosed with an aneurysm.  Which statements by the client warrants concern and the need for more education?  (Select all that apply)