A nurse is performing suctioning through an adult client's tracheostomy tube. The nurse notes that the client's oxygen saturation is 89% and terminates the procedure. Which action would the nurse take next?
A. Calling the health care provider
B. Calling the respiratory therapist
C. Rechecking the pulse oximetry reading
D. Oxygenating the client with 100% oxygen
Ans: D. Oxygenating the client with 100% oxygen
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Do you think it might help?" How should the nurse respond? a. "This drug is still in the research phase and is not available for public use yet." b. "Unfortunately, lubiprostone is approved only for use in women." c. "Lubiprostone works well. I will recommend this prescription to your provider." d. "This drug should not be used with bulk-forming laxatives."
At age 19, an individual developed a serious mental illness. Symptoms continued for 2 years despite treatment, and the individual is unable to work. For which resource should this individual apply?
a. Social Security Disability Insurance b. Veterans Administration benefits c. Supplemental Security Income d. Welfare
Which of the following categories of oral antidiabetic agents are used in patients with type 2 diabetes to inhibit the production of glucose by the liver and thus control blood glucose?
A) Sulfonylureas B) Biguanides C) Thiazolidinediones D) Alpha glucosidase inhibitors
Select the health practices that improve and maintain health in adults. (Select all that apply)
A. Maintaining a body weight of 140 pounds for a female who is 5 feet 8 inches tall B. Engaging in aerobic exercises for at least 20 minutes every day C. Liberally using sunscreen when out of doors D. Getting 4 to 6 hours of sleep in 24 hours E. Managing stress using appropriate coping methods