Which of these assessments made by the nurse indicates that respiratory arrest is imminent in an asthmatic?
1. Agitation
2. Tachycardia
3. Absence of wheezing
4. Flaring nares
3
Absence of wheezing indicates diminished ventilation effort.
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A) A pattern of distinct exacerbations and remissions B) Severe diarrhea C) An absence of blood in stool D) Involvement of the rectal mucosa
The nursing diagnosis that would take priority in the care of an outpatient with AIDS would be:
1. Ineffective Therapeutic Regimen Management. 2. Impaired Physical Mobility. 3. Impaired Skin Integrity. 4. Social Isolation.
A hospital dietitian conducts an in-service about the Ornish diet. The dietitian teaches that patients who adhere to this diet can
1. Eat unlimited amounts of red meat. 2. Reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. 3. Eliminate their need for insulin. 4. Eliminate migraine headaches.
A client is experiencing status epilepticus. The nurse should:
a. turn the client on the back and insert a tongue blade in the mouth. b. ensure a patent airway and protect the client's head and body from injury. c. move the client to a bed and restrain the extremities. d. raise all side rails and restrain the extremities.