Which nursing action ensures that there is no disruption of oxygen therapy for the client receiving low-flow oxygen by simple face mask?
A. Keeping a small cylinder of oxygen in the client's closet or bedside stand for emergency use in case the central oxygen delivery system fails
B. Sealing the edges of the mask to the client's skin with a water-soluble lubricant
C. Ensuring that the flaps are closed over the exhalation ports
D. Changing to a nasal cannula during meals
D
The face mask covers the client's mouth and must be removed during meals. Use of a nasal can-nula when the client eats prevents hypoventilation or hypoxemia from the face mask being off during mealtime.
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a. Restore function as is appropriate b. Improve level of function c. Maintain current health level d. Ensure return of health e. Teach healthy lifestyle
The nurse is participating in a quantitative research study. Which of the following is a major characteristic of this type of research?
a. Holistic design b. Deductive reasoning c. Complete and broad focus d. Analysis of words and individual interpretation
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a. Try to complete all of your chores before lunch because the pain and soreness is less serious in the morning. b. If you rest in the morning and afternoon, you will be able to complete your chores in the evening with less discomfort. c. Make sure you do warm-up and stretching exercises before you do your chores to maximize your agility. d. Do your chores at a pace that is comforta-ble for you, resting frequently after pe-riods of activity.
Cerumen is:
a. Earwax b. Pain in the ear c. A tumor d. Fluid in the ear