The nurse caring for a client with pneumonia notes an order for “turn, cough and deep breathe”. Which of the following is a desired outcome of this intervention?

The client with scleroderma in the vagina is admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Which of the following care plans should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Upon assessment, the nurse notes crackles in the lungs. The client appears breathless and asks if his oxygen is turned on. The nurse checks the nasal cannula and flowmeter, confirming a rate of 5LPM per nasal cannula (FiO2 40%). Vital signs reflect the following: O2 81% on 5 LPM NC, BP 145/84, Pulse 110, RR 28. ABG values are as follows: pH 7.47, PaCO2 29, PaO2 49. What is this client’s P/F ratio?

A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for pneumonia and sepsis. The nurse is reviewing orders and knows to implement which of the following prior to hanging antibiotics?

The nurse is caring for an 85-year-old adult admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Which of the following is an expected finding for a client of this age? Select all that apply.

A client is admitted with congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbation. The nurse notes that the client takes metformin and furosemide at home. Which of the following findings indicate the presence of a side effect associated with concurrent use of these two medications?

A client with heart failure receives an echocardiogram that shows the heart muscle has been damaged and grown very thick due to high blood pressure. What is the most appropriate term for this condition?

A diabetic client arrives on the floor after a below the knee amputation and the stump is dressed and clean. Which of the following orders should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is caring for a client following a left foot amputation two days ago. Which of the following orders would the nurse question?

A nurse arrives and is assigned four clients to care for. The nurse knows that which of the following clients are the least at risk for developing the need for an amputation?

The surgical nurse is preparing the client for amputation because of compartment syndrome in the right arm. The nurse knows that which of the following should be done first?

A client had a bilateral above the knee amputation due to a motor vehicle accident and is tearful when the nurse lifts the blanket to view the stumps. Which of the following would the nurse consider doing to help the client with his psychological state? Select all that apply.