The pulse oximeter connected to a client with viral pneumonia, but who has no other underlying respiratory disease, has had readings between 79% and 88% for the past half hour
Identify the type of oxygen delivery system that is most effective for the nurse to initiate when the client complains of shortness of breath.
a. Nonrebreather mask
b. Nasal cannula
c. Rebreather mask
d. High-humidity face tent
A
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1. The patient's abdominal girth is smaller. 2. The patient has no more oozing from esophageal varices. 3. The patient's hemoglobin has increased. 4. The patient's mentation is clearer. 5. The patient has had three stools in the last 24 hours.
A nurse has been assigned the following patients. Which patient is a priority to assess first?
a. A patient with abdominal pain b. A patient who has been NPO all morning and wants to eat c. A patient with pneumonia and O2 satura-tion of 88% d. A patient complaining of ear pain
There are several phases of parish nurse program development. The first is recognizing. This refers to:
1. Seeking information and affirmation. 2. Assessing community needs, market ideas, and setting goals 3. Describing a calling and desire to have a holistic practice 4. Evaluating record keeping and outcome summaries
What type of leads provide three views from a central point of the heart but only two of the views are of a heart wall??
A) Modified leads B) Augmented leads C) Standard limb leads D) Precordial leads