A patient is having an allergic reaction to mold. The patient describes chest tightness and difficulty breathing. Which of the following body effects are occurring?
A) Contraction of smooth muscle in the bronchi
B) Suppression of the vagus nerve endings producing tachycardia
C) Decreased permeability of the veins and capillaries
D) Decreased secretion of the mucous glands
A
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A nurse is assigned to a patient who has been a very close family friend for many years. To maintain a therapeutic relationship under these circumstances, it would be appropriate for the nurse to tell the patient:
1. "Don't worry about a thing. I will see that extra care is given to you on the other shifts, because you are my friend." 2. "You may feel uncomfortable about my caring for you. Everything that happens here is considered to be confidential, but would you prefer another caregiver?" 3. "This is a very busy unit, but I will make sure that you get lots of attention, and I will come back after my shift to help you." 4. "I'm so sorry that you are hospitalized; but I will tell all my friends to take special care of you for me."
What is the name given to polymorphic VT that occurs in the presence of a long QT interval?
What will be an ideal response?
A patient on mechanical ventilation has an FiO2 setting of 38%. The nurse is reviewing arterial blood gas results and pulse oximetry readings. The nurse is aware that the desired level of oxygen is which of the following?
a. PaO2 greater than 90 mm Hg b. SpO2 greater than 60% c. PaO2 greater than 60 mmHg d. SpO2 greater than 95%
While improving, a client demands to have a phone installed in the intensive care unit (ICU) room. When a nurse states, "This is not allowed; it is a unit rule," the client angrily demands to see the doctor
Which approach should the nurse use in this situation? A. Provide an explanation for the necessity of the unit rule. B. Assist the client to discuss anger and frustrations. C. Call the physician and relay the request. D. Arrange for a phone to be installed in the client's unit room.