The following lab results are obtained: Ph 7.3 , Pa02 95, C02 37, HC03 20, and blood glucose 673 with ketones present. The nurse should anticipate that which of the following orders may correct this problem?
A. Starting treatment for respiratory acidosis
B. Lowering the oxygen settings on the ventilator
C. Administering supplemental oxygen by nasal cannula
D. Initiating an insulin IV infusion
Ans: D. Initiating an insulin IV infusion
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A student nurse asks, "What is carrier testing?" Which response by the nurse educator is most appropriate to answer the student nurse's question?
1. "Carrier testing involves testing an asymptomatic individual for carrier status for a genetic condition." 2. "Carrier testing is used to establish a diagnosis of a genetic disorder in an individual who is symptomatic or has had a positive screening test." 3. "Carrier testing is testing to identify a fetus with a genetic disease or condition. Some prenatal testing is offered routinely; other testing may be initiated due to family history or maternal factors." 4. "Carrier testing follows in vitro fertilization (IVF) testing to identify embryos with a particular genetic condition."
A nurse is teaching a nursing student who wants to know how aspirin and nonaspirin first-generation NSAIDs differ. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Unlike aspirin, first-generation NSAIDs cause reversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase." b. "NSAIDs do not increase the risk of MI and stroke; however, unlike ASA, they do not provide protective benefits against those conditions." c. "Unlike aspirin, first-generation NSAIDs do not carry a risk of hypersensitivity reactions." d. "Unlike aspirin, first-generation NSAIDs cause little or no suppression of platelet aggregation."
A client at the crisis clinic has had four prior admissions for suicidal gestures
This time the client relates having gone into the bathroom and making superficial cuts on her wrists when her boyfriend told her he was going to break off the relationship. She showed the boyfriend her bleeding wrists, and he responded by bringing her to the clinic. To the nurse it is apparent that the client is being rewarded for being in crisis. This situation is called: 1. Primary reward 2. Secondary gain 3. A crisis trigger 4. Circumstantiality