An older patient is receiving standard multidrug therapy for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse should notify the health care provider if the patient exhibits which finding?

The nurse who is caring for a client with hyponatremia r/t SIADH would conclude that which of the following client factors probably contributed to this electrolyte imbalance?

While caring for a patient with respiratory disease, the nurse observes that the patient’s SpO2 drops from 93% to 88% while the patient is ambulating in the hallway. What is the priority action of the nurse?

The ambulatory care nurse would arrange for periodic monitoring of blood levels for a client with COPD who is beginning to use

The nurse takes an admission history on a patient with possible asthma who has new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may indicate a need for a change in therapy?

A patient comes to the ER with complaints of confusion and polyuria. Upon obtaining labs, the patient’s blood glucose is 881. Which of the following best describes the potential diagnosis and priority intervention in management of this condition?

Care of the patient following a cardiac arrest includes several different modalities affecting various organs of the body, which treatment is most effective to improve neurological outcome?

A patient in the ICU has been diagnosed with hemorrhagic shock – which of the following is the most reliable indicator in regards to assessing perfusion status?

A patient with a 3rd degree heart block becomes acutely hypotensive. Transcutaneous pacing has been started. The RN knows this method of pacing is very uncomfortable. Which of the following is a contraindication to starting an IV hydromorphone drip?

The critical care nurse is preparing to initiate an infusion of a vasoactive medication to a patient in shock. The nurse knows that vasoactive medications are given in all forms of shock. What is the primary goal of this aspect of treatment?