The patient has been diagnosed with early stage pneumonia. The nurse would anticipate which laboratory results?
1. Increased PaO2 and increased PaCO2
2. Decreased PaO2 and normal PaCO2
3. Normal PaO2 and elevated PaCO2
4. Decreased PaO2 and increased PaCO2
Answer: 2
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1. Develop the action and evaluation plan. 2. Determine the role of the change agent. 3. Communicate often to maintain the change. 4. Withdraw from the role of change agent gradually.
Which is the best way for the nurse to assist clients in managing their pain?
a. By setting mutual goals b. By focusing on nursing care c. By administering narcotic analgesics d. By telling the client to think of something else
When reviewing the problems associated with research and clinical decision support systems, which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) Rigorous research designs B) Integrated systems C) Redundant data entry D) Stand-alone systems
The prescriber's drug order reads, "Tylenol 500 mg, PO, q 4 hours PRN." According to the order, how often is the medication to be given?
A. Every 4 hours routinely B. Every 4 hours as needed C. Every 4 hours and as needed D. Four hours from now