When the nurse assesses the function that provides the body with a means of gas exchange, it includes an evaluation of:

a. diffusion c. respiration
b. perfusion d. ventilation


C
The function that provides the body with a means of gas exchange is respiration.

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The client who has osteoarthritis describes a grating sound in the hip. The nurse explains that this bothersome manifestation is related to

a. bursa enlargement. b. joint irregularities. c. normal findings with age. d. the presence of fluid.

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The nurse is caring for a patient who recently emigrated from a southeast Asian country. The mother has been resting since the birth, while her sister has changed the diapers and fed the infant

The most likely explanation for this behavior is that the patient: 1. Is not attaching to her infant appropriately. 2. Is not going to be a good mother, and the baby is at risk. 3. Has no mother present to role-model behaviors. 4. Is exhibiting normal behavior for her culture.

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Symptoms of early stress and burnout in disaster workers include which of the following?

a. Irritability b. Minor tremors c. Fatigue d. Headaches

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Which role would the nurse perform in the intratest phase?

1. Assess the data. 2. Collect the specimen. 3. Observe the client. 4. Prepare the client.

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