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a nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. the client is experiencing excessive stools. which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication? - hypokalemia a nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation. the client appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them a nurse is teaching a client who has a family history of colorectal cancer. to help mitigate this risk, which of the following dietary alterations should the nurse recommend? - add cabbage to the diet a home health nurse is assigned to a client who was recently discharged from a rehabilitation center after experiencing a right-hemispheric stroke. which of the following neurological deficits should the nurse expect to find when assessing the client? – visual spatial deficits left hemianopsia one-sided neglect a nurse is caring for a client who has viral pneumonia. the client's pulse oximeter readings have fluctuated between 79% and 88% for the last 30 min. which of the following oxygen delivery systems should the nurse initiate to provide the highest concentration of oxygen? - nonrebreather mask a nurse is caring for a client who has bilateral pneumonia and an SaO2 of 85%. the client has dyspnea with a productive cough and is using accessory muscles to breathe. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - place the client in high-fowler's position a nurse is planning care for a client who has extensive burn injuries and is RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 A immunocompromised. which of the following precautions should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. - avoid placing plants or flowers in the client's room an older adult client is brought to an emergency department by a family member. which of the following assessment findings should cause the nurse to suspect that the client has hypertoni