During a thoracentesis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse observes that a patient with respiratory disease experiences a decrease in SpO2 from 93% to 88% while the patient is ambulating. What is the priority action of the nurse? a. Notify the health care provider. b. Administer PRN supplemental O2. c. Document the response to exercise. d. Encourage the patient to pace activity. - correct answers b A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of th...

Lindsey Jones Test C Questions and Answers Already Passed The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? A. highest grade level achieved in school B. manual dexterity C. spousal support D. english speaking proficiency Your answer was : B The correct answer is : B Explanation : A patient that is taking nebulizer treatments needs to be able to demonstrate manual dexterity, a...

ATIRNVATI Comprehensive Predictor Form B With 100% Correct Questions &Answers (Rated A+) A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the followingfindings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? Correct Answer hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? Correct Answer a middle adult client who has...

VATI PN Green Light Exam 119 questions with answers A nurse is caring caring for a client who has a recently admitted to an inpatient mental health unit. the client tells the nurse he is not coming out of his room anymore because other client on the unit makes fun of him. which of the following response by the nurse is appropriate? - ans B) " you feel upset by the response of other." A nursing admitting a client who has active tuberculosis. which of the following intervention is appropri...

Obtaining a capillary blood specimen to measure blood glucose, you should - ANS ensure there is good blood flow at the puncture site True or False When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive result. - ANS False A RN instructing a female patient on obtaining a clean catch urine specimen should stress to: - ANS Void a small amount of urine before collecting the specimen The client has an indwelling catheter. The nurse should obtain a sterile urine...

NSG 3100 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed Obtaining a capillary blood specimen to measure blood glucose, you should ensure there is good blood flow at the puncture site True or False When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive result. False A RN instructing a female patient on obtaining a clean catch urine specimen should stress to: Void a small amount of urine before collecting the specimen The client has an indwelling catheter. Th...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? A. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL B. Potassium 4.1 C. Sodium chloride 140 D. Ammonia 31 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? 3. A nurse is caring for a client who has...

The nurse is assessing a client admitted from the emergency room with gastrointestinal bleeding related to peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which physiological factors can produce ulceration? (Select all that apply.) A) Vagal stimulation. B) An increased level of stress. C) Decreased duodenal inhibition. D) Hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid. E) An increased number of parietal cells. - Correct selections are (A, C, D, and E). Hypersecretion of gastric juices (D) and an increased number of pa...

Med Surg Hesi V2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? High fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? 1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area sho...

1. *Thoracentesis. What position would you place them in?: Seated Upright, leaning over table Rationale: To increase lung expansion 2. thoracentesis?: the surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity 3. What should the nurse expect for a client who has unstable Angina who had a cardiac catheter?: Thorocentesis 4. Metabolic Acidosis Respirations: Kussmaul respirations 5. Kussmaul breathing: gasping, labored breathing, also called air hunger A sign...