A patient in the cardiac PACU was just extubated, 5 hours after the conclusion of a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). How can the patient's nurse best promote adequate gas exchange for this patient?
A) Apply continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as ordered.
B) Perform deep suctioning q1h.
C) Reposition the patient frequently.
D) Administer nebulized bronchodilators and corticosteroids as ordered.
C
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The ANA Position Statement on Assisted Suicide clearly states that nursing participation in assisted suicide is a violation of the Code for Nurses. What does the Position Statement further stress?
A) Contributing to the creation of environments for care that honor the patient's desire to die B) Identifying patient and family concerns and fears C) Identifying resources that meet the patient's desire to die D) Supporting effective means to honor the patient's desire to die
After assessing a patient's radial pulse, the nurse determines that an apical pulse needs to be assessed. What will the nurse do when assessing the apical rate? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assess the rate for 1 minute. B) Assess the rate for 30 seconds and multiple by 2. C) Place the stethoscope at the apex of the heart. D) Palpate the radial pulse while assessing the apical pulse. E) Ask the patient to sit quietly for 5 minutes before assessing.
__________ is an inflammation of the meninges caused by various infectious microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word