A dying patient is undergoing terminal weaning. What is the purpose of this intervention?
A) to manage the symptoms of the illness
B) to prepare for resuscitation of the patient
C) to initiate life-sustaining measures for the patient
D) to gradually withdraw mechanical ventilation
D
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Prior to obtaining a cardiac output, which action is most important for the nurse to complete? a. Document a pulmonary artery catheter occlusion pressure. b. Zero reference the transducer system at the phlebostatic axis. c. Inflate the pulmonary artery catheter balloon with 1 mL air. d. Inject 10 mL of 0.9% normal saline into the proximal port.
A client with a history of seizures is taking phenytoin (Dilantin). Based on this medication prescription, what is the client at an increased risk for developing?
1. Weight gain 2. Back pain 3. Headaches 4. Constipation
Another term for impotence is:
a. Erectile dysfunction b. Menopause c. Transvestite d. Priapism
Major pain-relieving drugs available without a prescription are ________, ________, ________, and ________.
What will be an ideal response?