Respiratory Alkalosis S/S - Answer - lethargy

lightheadedness

confusion

tachycardia

dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia

nausea

vomiting

epigastric pain

numbness and tingling of the extremities

hyperventilation (tachypnea)

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for Osteoporosis. Which intervention should the nurse include to prevent bone loss? - Answer - Encourage weight bearing exercises (such as walking because it can help maintain bone mass by reducing bone demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has meningococal pneumonia. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse use? - Answer - Mask (this disease requires droplet precautions)

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking insulin Glargine. What information should the nurse include in the teaching? - Answer - This type of insulin should be given at the same time everyday. (It is released over a 24hr period)

A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing complications of peripheral vascular disease. What statement by the client indicates that they are adhering to the nurse's instructions? - Answer - "I don't cross my legs anymore".

A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphlococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in a surgical wound. What information should the nurse plan to share with visitors? - Answer - Visitors must don a gown & gloves prior to entering the client's room.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. What should the client report to the provider? - Answer - Onset of nausea

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has hearing loss. What action should the nurse take when communicating with the client? - Answer - Rephrase client instructions when not understood.