A stoma provides a direct, unfiltered passageway to the lungs for irritating foreign substances and pathogens
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A) Edema B) Hypoxemia C) Addiction D) Dehydration
Which of the following methods can be used to establish an endotracheal tube size for a child younger than 2 years of age?
a. The endotracheal tube size is matched to the infant's age. b. Take the child's age, add 16, and divide by 4. c. Measure the length of the child's little finger and divide by 2. d. Only one size is available; thus, no method is needed.
In caring for a client with peritonitis from inflamed diverticuli, the nurse should assign priority to assessing
a. bowel sounds. b. intake and output. c. neurologic status. d. vital signs.
A client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder is unable to sleep during the night. Which of the following interventions could be helpful to this client?
1. Encourage to watch television 2. Assist with a warm bath and provide a light snack 3. Engage in conversation 4. Extend daytime naps