A patient 48 hours after surgery for a fractured femoral shaft is experiencing mental confusion, tachycardia, tachypnea, and dyspnea. The patient’s blood pressure is elevated and petechiae are present on the chest. After reporting the findings to the RN what should the nurse do while awaiting the physician’s specific orders? (Select all that apply.)

Mark, age 3, has accidentally ingested a cleaning solution. What should be done first?

A client with polycythemia vera has an enlarged spleen. Which nursing action is most important to prevent the formation of blood clots in the client?

The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect?

A patient is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which manifestations should the nurse expect to observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What assessment finding should the licensed practical nurse (LPN) report immediately to the registered nurse (RN)?

Joe fractured his left ankle while playing basketball. Which of the following findings would warrant immediate medical attention?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What assessment finding should the licensed practical nurse (LPN) report immediately to the registered nurse (RN)?

A patient recovering from surgery becomes restless, has a drop in blood pressure, increase in heart rate, and is breathing at a rate of 30 per minute. Which action should the nurse take first?

Joe fractured his left ankle while playing basketball. Which of the following findings would warrant immediate medical attention?