A 67-year-old client with a history of infective endocarditi…
A 67-year-old client with a history of infective endocarditis is admitted with worsening shortness of breath and fatigue.Assessment findings:Temp: 38.9°C (102°F)HR: 118/minRR: 32/minBP: 90/56 mm HgSpO₂: 86% on 2 L nasal cannulaCrackles auscultated bilaterallyNew onset confusionLaboratory results:WBC: 19,000/mm³ (normal: 5,000–10,000/mm³)Hgb: 9.0 g/dL (normal: 12–16 g/dL)Platelets: 105,000/mm³ (normal: 150,000–400,000/mm³)Sodium: 124 mEq/LPotassium: 3.7 mEq/LABG:pH: 7.28PaCO₂: 55 mm HgHCO₃⁻: 24 mEq/LWhich of the following findings should the nurse recognize as priority concerns? Select three.
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A 58-year-old client with multiple myeloma is admitted to the oncology unit. Laboratory results show pancytopenia (see below).Hemoglobin: 7.8 g/dLPlatelets: 42,000/mm³Absolute neutrophil count (ANC): 800/mm³Match each nursing intervention to the condition it addresses.
Read DetailsInterpret the arterial blood gas results, including the type…
Interpret the arterial blood gas results, including the type of acid-base imbalance and compensatory effort. pH 7.25 PaCO2 42 mmHg HCO3 37 mEq/L PaO2 88 mmHg Interpretation: [BLANK-1] [BLANK-2] [BLANK-3] Answer in this order: Blank 1: Compensation Status (Fully Compensated, Partially Compensated, Uncompensated) Blank 2: Body system (respiratory or metabolic) Blank 3: Acidosis or Alkalosis
Read DetailsAidan was toward the end of treatment for his phobia of spid…
Aidan was toward the end of treatment for his phobia of spiders, and at this session he was actually holding a spider in his hand while trying to maintain a relaxed state. What type of treatment has Aidan MOST likely been experiencing?
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