A client with asthma tries to jog a mile but cannot finish and complains of fatigue. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be
A) Activity intolerance related to fatigue
B) Activity intolerance related to poor conditioning
C) Activity intolerance related limited range of motion
D) Activity intolerance related to heat
Ans: A
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a. Hepatitis C virus b. Hepatitis B virus c. Hepatitis E virus d. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) e. Mycobacterium chelonae skin infections
The registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative role that includes which of the following activities?
1. anesthesia administration 2. insertion of prostheses 3. tissue handling and suturing 4. sterilizing instruments
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a. adding a diuretic medication. b. changing to an ACE inhibitor. c. decreasing the beta blocker dose. d. doubling the beta blocker dose.