A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. The patient's oxygen saturation is below normal. What abnormal respiratory process does this demonstrate?
A) changes in the alveolar-capillary membrane and diffusion
B) alterations in the structures of the ribs and diaphragm
C) rapid decreases in atmospheric and intrapulmonic pressures
D) lower-than-normal concentrations of environmental oxygen
A
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The HIV patient asks the nurse about what to expect in terms of disease progression. The nurse tells this patient that although the disease can vary greatly among individuals, the usual pattern of progression includes:
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To facilitate change within a community, the nurse working as an effective change agent should:
1. Inform community members how to effectively manage their health needs 2. Work with clients and groups to select alternative health care sites and treatments 3. Formulate decisions for individual clients regarding their health care options 4. Provide instruction in the way the community should address health issues