HESI RN Medical Surgical Proctored Exam (Cardiac)

The nurse is assessing a client who has returned from surgery following a thoracotomy. Which finding indicates the client is experiencing adequate gas exchange?

A client is admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath and chest pain after an episode of syncope. Which laboratory finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider (

A client in the emergency department (ED) has baseline arterial blood gas (ABG) of pH 7.35, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3-35 mEq/L and PaO2 60 mm Hg. Which interpretation should the nurse conclude when analyzi

Exhibits Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two

A client who is admitted with late symptoms of HIV disease is receiving zidovudine 0.2 grams every 4 hours. The medication is provided in suspension of 50 mg per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse adm

After three days of persistent epigastric pain, a female client presents to the clinic. She has been taking oral antacids without relief. Her vital signs are heart rate 122 beats/minute, respirations

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted for a nonemergent cholecystectomy. The admission arterial blood gas (ABG) findings are a pH 7.35, PaCO2 48 mm Hg, and a HCO3- 28

A client with a history of anxiety and asthma had an open cholecystectomy 3 days ago. Shortly after ambulating to the bathroom, the client is restless and troubled by shortness of breath. Which action