The nurse is caring for a 90-year-old postoperative patient. The nurse notes that the oxygen saturation is frequently dropping below 90%. This is most likely related to:
a. prolonged use of a walker.
b. poor fluid intake.
c. weakened respiratory muscles.
d. increased elasticity of costal cartilages.
C
Age-related changes that interfere with respiration in the older adult are weakened respiratory muscles and calcified costal cartilages.
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1. Being empathetic. 2. Being mentally healthy. 3. Being spiritually healthy. 4. Being professionally healthy. 5. Being self-protective.
A client has esophageal cancer. Which intervention by the nurse takes priority?
a. Maintaining nutritional intake b. Allowing grieving c. Preventing aspiration d. Managing pain relief
A client was in a motor vehicle crash where he sustained injury to his spinal cord that has resulted in difficulty with balance and holding his posture. Which should the nurse suggest the client consider?
1. Animal-assisted therapy 2. Hypnotherapy 3. Chelation therapy 4. Detoxification
Why should the nursing assistant report observations in an objective manner?
What will be an ideal response?