The patient needs to be taught the signs of hypoxia. Which of the following are causes of hypoxia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Incorrect flow rate
b. Poor tubing connection
c. Use of long oxygen tubing
d. Airway plugging
A, B, C, D
Hypoxia sometimes occurs at home when a patient uses oxygen. Possible causes of hypoxia include poor tubing connections, use of long oxygen tubing, and worsening of the patient's physical problem with changes in respiratory status. Assess the patient for changes in respiratory status, such as airway plugging, respiratory tract infection, or bronchospasm.
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A patient who came to the clinic after finding a mass in her breast is scheduled for a diagnostic breast biopsy. What is a priority nursing action?
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Research that is done to examine findings of another researcher using the same variables but different subjects is referred to as:
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