NCLEX RN· Physiological Adaptation · Physiological Integrity NCLEX RN
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A client presents to the ED with complaints of sweating, heart palpitations, vertigo, and the urge to lay down shortly after eating. The nurse anticipates which diagnosis for this client?
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Correct Answer: dumping syndrome
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of upper GI bleeding. Which findings on physical assessment are consistent with this diagnosis?
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Correct Answer: increased heart rate
A client has arterial blood gases drawn. The results are as follows: pH, 7.58; PaCO2, 48 mm Hg; HCO3, 44 mEq/L, Base Excess, +13 mEq/L. Which condition is indicated?
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Correct Answer: metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is caring for a client at risk for postpartum hemorrhage. Which early sign of hemorrhage should the nurse monitor for this client?
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Correct Answer: restlessness
The nurse is discussing various oxygen delivery systems with a newly graduated nurse who has just begun working on the medical floor. Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding of the different oxygen delivery systems?
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Correct Answer: The non-rebreather mask should receive a high enough flow rate to keep the reservoir bag completely full.
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