The nurse cautions a group of persons with COPD that using O2 at levels greater than 1 to 3 L/minute can cause the loss of their _________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Hypoxic drive
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The home health nurse is caring for a 77-year-old male patient who has just been discharged from the hospital. The patient is receiving an infusion of dobutamine (Dobutrex) to treat congestive heart failure. What is the priority nursing assessment?
A) Capillary refill time and vital signs B) Effectiveness of comfort measures C) Dietary intake and hydration D) Compliance with treatment plan
The rehabilitation nurse explains that the transdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation provides the client with
a. more efficient service at a greatly reduced cost. b. reduced number of personnel with whom to interact. c. reduced time spent on therapeutic modalities. d. shortened stay in the rehabilitation unit.
A nurse determines that parents understood the teaching from the pediatric oncologist if the parents indicate that which test confirms the diagnosis of leukemia in children?
a. Complete blood cell count (CBC) b. Lumbar puncture c. Bone marrow biopsy d. Computed tomography (CT) scan
A sedative-hypnotic has been prescribed to help a client sleep. What should the nurse teach the client about this medication?
A) It should be taken every night for several months B) It is useful for sleep but is better taken with alcohol C) It loses its effectiveness after one or two weeks D) It should be taken in the morning for long-term effects