Which of the following findings should a nurse analyze for evidence of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis in a client with shock?
A) Serum thyroid level findings
B) Arterial blood gas (ABG) findings
C) Red blood cells (RBCs) and hemoglobin count findings
D) White blood cell count findings
B
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A registered nurse is dissatisfied with the wages and health benefits available in his current position and decides to seek other employment. This employee's frustration is most linked to which motivational theory?
1. Reinforcement theory 2. Process theory 3. Content theory 4. Equity theory
A site that provides primary health care services to children and youths by nurse practitioners in the school setting is
1. A primary care clinic 2. A school-based health center 3. School health services 4. A child health improvement plan
Exophthalmos (protruding eyeballs) may occur in children with:
a. hypothyroidism. b. hyperthyroidism. c. hypoparathyroidism. d. hyperparathyroidism.
The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving lithium (Eskalith). What is the priority patient outcome?
1. The patient will be able to work a normal work schedule and will receive adequate sleep. 2. The patient will identify signs of lithium (Eskalith) toxicity and verbalize measures to avoid it. 3. The patient will engage in activities of daily living and report enjoyment with them. 4. The patient will report stabilization of mood, including absence of mania or depression.