place the client in restraints or mitts tell the family that they need to stay with the client replace the IV and wrap it in gauze to hide it from view tell the...
Laboratory Test Abnormal Value calcium 8.1 mg/L pH 7.56 specific gravity 1.000 potassium 5.8 LDL 160 mg/dL HDL 34 mg/dL
obtain blood cultures place the client on NPO status administer supplemental oxygen administer antipyretics as ordered encourage rest and limit physical activit...
nausea RR of 18 HR of 97 chest pain facial flushing
“I should avoid wearing a watch on my arm with the fistula.” “It may take several weeks before the fistula is ready to use.” “I should not have my blood pressur...
“Your level is within target range and indicates good glycemic control.” “Your level is too high, and you will need to increase your medications.” “Your level i...
“I can wear the monitor while I shower.” “I should keep the monitor on when I sleep.” “I should avoid metal detectors and electric razors while wearing the moni...
an order to increase the warfarin dose an order to decrease the warfarin dose an order for protamine sulfate no new order; the INR is therapeutic
“I can resume strenuous activity in 2 to 3 days.” “I will have to lay on my right side after the procedure.” “I will have a small bandage instead of stitches af...
pH 7.42 pH 7.67 hCO3 24 mEq/L paCO2 41 mmHg paCO2 44 mmHg