If the patient appears to be using the muscles of the neck or abdomen for breathing, inform the nurse.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) probe is placed in a trauma patient during the resuscitation phase to:
a. assess severity of metabolic acidosis. b. determine intraperitoneal bleeding. c. determine tissue oxygenation. d. prevent complications of over-resuscitation.
A patient has sustained an injury to the inner layer of the left retina. The nurse realizes that this patient will have difficulty with:
1. tear production. 2. blinking. 3. reading. 4. peripheral vision and color perception.
The nurse recognizes that which of the following drugs is used for treatment of chronic dry eyes?
a. dapiprazole HCl c. flurbiprofen sodium b. cyclosporine d. levocabastine HCl
The nurse evaluating effectiveness of prescribed calcitonin (Cibacalcin) and ibandronate (Boniva) for a patient with Paget's disease will consider the patient's
a. pain level. b. oral intake. c. daily weight. d. grip strength.