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A client diagnosed with COPD is drowsy and unable to expectorate secretions. The nurse takes which initial action? a. forces fluids b. administers high flow O2 via mask c. performs nasotracheal suctioning d. encourages client to pursed lip breathe - c. performs nasotracheal suctioning Explanation: increased drowsiness in COPD can indicate CO2 retention. If the client is unable to expectorate secretions, nasotracheal suctioning is appropriate to clear the airway and facilitate coughing fo...

The client has been complaining that she is having difficulty sleeping the past few months. The physician has prescribed a low dose of a sedative-hypnotic for a temporary period of time. Client teaching to promote a regular sleep pattern would include - ️️get adequate exercise during the day and established a regular bedtime A diagnosis of hypertension would not be made unless the client has abnormally high blood pressure for at least two consecutive visits at the physician's office....

what is a type of nursing education program that is conducted in junior and community colleges that nominally 2 years in length? a. diploma program b. baccalaureate program c. associate degree program d. professional nursing program - correct answer -c The nurse in a skilled nursing facility is caring for an 80-year-old patient who develops a productive cough with pink, frothy sputum. Which independent interventions should the nurse implement immediately? (Select all that apply.) a. Li...

NUR623 Peri-operative Nursing Care Questions and Answers 100% Pass Advantages of Carbohydrate Loading & Elimination of NPO ↓ insulin resistance ↓ preoperative thirst, hunger & anxiety Better maintain lean body mass & muscle strength Less postoperative losses of nitrogen & protein Accelerate recovery ↓ length of stay ↓ myocardial injury Advantages of Early Oral Nutrition & Stimulation of Gut Motility Avoid starvation response ↓ risk of infection Not associated with ↑ ri...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of transport? Select one: A. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15 B. His wife states that this was his "usual" seizure C. He has experienced seizures since he was 20 D. He is currently not ...

Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Chapter 34: Questions and Answers 100% Solved The first stage of labor ends when: A. the presenting part of the baby is visible. B. contractions are less than 10 minutes apart. C. the mother experiences her first contraction. D. the amniotic sac ruptures and labor pains begin. A. the presenting part of the baby is visible. A 23-year-old woman, who is 24 weeks pregnant with her first baby, complains of edema to her hands, a headache, and visual disturbanc...

NUR 2090: EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Air embolism (central venous catheters) - Pain in chest, shoulder, or back, dyspnea, hypotension, thready pulse, cyanosis, loss of consciousness - Place on left side in Trendelenberg position - Tape all connectors or use Leur lock connector - Use air-eliminating filters - Monitor vitals closely Fluid overload in IV therapy - Elevated BP, increased pulse and respirations, dyspnea, crackles, neck vein distension, weight gain -...

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The nurse explains that the purpose of mucus is to: a. warm the air entering the lungs. b. trap particles and bacteria. c. protect the cilia. d. clean the sinus cavity. CORRECT ANSWER-B Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air. A patient with emphysema presents to the emergency room with severe dyspnea; O2 saturation is 74%, pulse is 120, and respirations are 26 . The nurse positions the patient in high Fowler. What action should the nurse take next? a. Col...

The nurse explains that the purpose of mucus is to: a. warm the air entering the lungs. b. trap particles and bacteria. c. protect the cilia. d. clean the sinus cavity. CORRECT ANSWER B Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air. A patient with emphysema presents to the emergency room with severe dyspnea; O2 saturation is 74%, pulse is 120, and respirations are 26 . The nurse positions the patient in high Fowler. What action should the nurse take next? a. Col...