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Linea nigra is commonly found on the abdomens of:

How should the nurse interpret the rhythm depicted in the image?

Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing a client who is cyanotic?

The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas results of an assigned client and notes the laboratory report results

pH of 7.30, [normal pH is 7.35 to 7.45]

Paco2 of 58 mm Hg, [Normal Paco2 is 35 to 45 mm Hg]

Pao2 of 80 mm Hg. [normal is 80-100]

HCO3 of 27 mEq/L (27 mmol/L). [Normal HCO3 is 22-26]

The nurse interprets that the client has which acid-base disturbance?

Which disorder is depicted in the image below?

A nurse is receiving a patient from the emergency room (ER) with an admitting diagnosis of hypothyroid disorder. 

Admitting diagnosis

acute hypothyroid disorder

Physician order

Synthroid 0.1 mg po daily

The receiving medical- surgical nurse would expect the patient to exhibit which signs and symptoms? Select all that apply

A nurse is caring for a client who has contact dermatitis of the neck and upper chest. Which assessment data is an expected finding?

A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of pain. Which finding is a subjective indicator of pain?

The nurse is assigned to care for a client with complete right-sided hemiparesis [weakness] from a stroke (brain attack).

admitting diagnosis

cerebrovascular attack

Right-sided hemiparesis

Which characteristics are associated with this condition? Select 2 that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client who reports taking a medication that causes increased urination resulting in dehydration for the past 3 days. Which findings should the nurse expect in a client who is dehydrated? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas results of a client and notes the following:  

pH 7.45, [normal range: 7.35-7.45]  

Paco2 of 30 mm Hg (30 mmol/L), [normal range: 35-45]  

HCO3- of 20 mEq/L (20 mmol/L), [normal range: 22-26]  

Which condition would the nurse analyze these results to indicate?