Nursing Roles Practicum

3. pH 7.31; PaCO2 50; HCO3 234. pH 7.43; PaCO2 48; HCO3 30Rationale: Clients with renal failure have difficulty synthesizing HCO3 - in the renal tubules secondary to the renal failure. These clients also retain K+ and subsequently develop metabolic acidosis. The ABG with the pH of 7.30 reflects uncompensated metabolic acidosis. The ABG with thepH of 7.49 is incorrect because it reflects metabolic alkalosis (increased pH and HCO3 -) and normal PaCO2. The ABG with the pH of 7.31 is incorrect becau...

MIDTERM REVIEW 1. Which clients is appropriate to assign to a newly graduated RN who has recently completed orientation?a. A client on the 2nd post-operative day who needs pain medication before dressing changes.b. A client with a kidney stone who needs frequent PRN pain medication.c. A client who is complaining of pain at the sight of a peripheral IV line.2. A charge nurse is making assignments on a specific floor. In addition to the charge nurse there are two RN's and one LPN. Which patient i...

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2019 FORMAA nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests pain management. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer ondansetron. B. Place the client in a warm shower. C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.D. Assist the client to a supine position. 7. a nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following a disaster in the community. To which of the following types of injuries shoul...