For a client with asthma, which of the following is a correct instruction regarding the use of a peak flow meter?
A) Exhale slowly without force. C) Form a loose seal with lips.
B) Lie down and inhale deeply. D) Record the highest number.
D
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Which situation represents a nurse using clinical decision-making skills?
a. Collecting information about a patient and coming to a conclusion about his or her health problems b. Developing a new idea based on expe-rience and knowledge over time c. Selecting appropriate treatment after forming diagnostic conclusions d. Clarifying the problem and analyzing possible causes
Aspects of safety culture that contribute to a culture of safety in a health care organization include which component?
a. Communication b. Fear of punishment c. Malpractice implications d. Team nursing
Once potassium channels are closed by the production of ATP in the beta cell, what is needed for the release of insulin?
A. Depolarization causing calcium influx B. Hyperpolarization causing potassium efflux C. Repolarization causing potassium efflux D. Depolarization causing sodium influx
The nurse is providing care to a child who experienced an anaphylactic reaction to an unknown allergen. Which high-risk foods should the nurse question the family about regarding recent consumption?
1. Peanut butter 2. Shrimp 3. Eggs 4. Milk 5. Soda