The nurse is caring for a patient who has developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after smoke inhalation. Based on the pathologic changes in ARDS, the nurse expects what outcome during the first several hours?
A) Improvement in airway patency with bronchodilator therapy
B) Persistent and worsening hypoxia despite mechanical ventilation
C) Evidence of hypercarbic respiratory failure with compensation
D) General fluid volume deficit from capillary permeability increase
B
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The nurse is planning teaching for a client diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
A) Set the water heater at 120 °F. B) Avoid hand and foot massages. C) Use a mirror to inspect feet daily. D) Increase medication for pain as necessary.
Which of the following is a Healthy People 2020 Nutrition and Weight Status objective?
a. Decrease the number of persons aged 2 and older who consume three daily servings of vegetables. b. Increase the proportion of persons aged 2 and older who consume over 2400 mg of sodium. c. Reduce the proportion of adults, children, and adolescents who eat 30% of calories from fat. d. Prevent inappropriate weight gain in youths and adults.
Sometimes a serious postoperative condition called __________occurs in which the intestines are paralyzed and, thus, peristalsis is absent
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What connects the central nervous system to other parts of the body?
a. cranial nerves c. afferent nerves b. spinal nerves d. peripheral nerves