NUR 254

A client who has been admitted to the hospital with chest pain complains of shortness of breath, weakness, and vomiting. The nurse suspects cardiac arrest. Which site is the most appropriate place to check the client's pulse rate? Femoral - Femoral A 29-year-old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hangi...

A decrease in the serum sodium level is typically followed - by a decrease in serum osmolality (example <270 mOsm/L) metabolic acidosis results in hyperkalemia as H ions are shifted into the cell - to raise the pH and potassium leaves the cell and enters the bloodstream Catecholamines are released from - adrenal medulla steroid hormones (cortisol and aldosterone) are released from - adrenal cortex are exchanged for potassium ions during alkalosis or acidosis - are exchanged for potassium ...

1. A client has notified the nurse that she has completely eliminated fats from her diet. The nurse recognizes this type of diet places the client at risk for a deficiency of which fat-soluble vitamins and/or minerals? a. Bile b. Minerals c. Salt d. Vitamins A, D, E, and K. 2. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute dysphagia. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care? A. Providing a straw for consumption of liquids B. Encouraging l...