The nurse has counseled the patient who has been admitted for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease about the dangers of smoking tobacco. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
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The 18-year-old patient in sickle cell crisis has received multiple blood transfusions. During the shift assessment, the nurse notes the patient’s heart rate is 132 bpm, blood pressure is 102/58 mmHg, and the sclera are yellow. Which lab result would be surprising for this patient?
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The 56-year-old intubated and sedated patient’s arterial blood gas results are as follows: pH = 7.25, PCO2 = 36, PaO2 = 50, HCO3- = 15, SaO2 = 86%. Other lab values are notable for a hemoglobin of 7.9 mg/dL, albumin of 2.5 g/dL, sodium of 152 mEq/L, potassium of 2.1 mEq/L, chloride of 118 mEq/L. Vital signs are notable for a heart rate of 118 bpm, blood pressure of 86/38 mmHg, temperature of 102°F, and pulse oximetry of 85% on room air. The nurse advocates for which order?
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