The nurse recognizing a female patient's susceptibility to infection due to her history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
When teaching this patient to reduce her risk of infection in the community, what measure should the nurse emphasize to the patient?
A) Avoiding abrupt transitions from cold air to hot air
B) Washing her hands frequently and thoroughly
C) Remaining indoors when possible during allergy season
D) Avoiding contact with individuals who have not received an influenza vaccination
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Research has identified the key processes of mourning. What are they? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Anger at the deceased B) Reinvestment C) Re-experiencing the relationship D) Relinquishing old attachments E) Readjustment to adapt to the new world by forgetting the old
Which definition most accurately describes privacy?
a. The means to ensure health record privacy and confidentiality b. Accuracy and completeness of health information c. The rights of individuals to control access to their person or information about themselves d. An act that has the potential to cause harm to an informational asset
A client presents to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of increased weakness and tingling of the lower extremities that has progressed to the upper arms. The client is diagnosed with Guillain-Barre
The client's respiratory rate is 8; blood pressure is 86/48. The client is being prepared for intubation. What would the nurse anticipate the blood gases to be? 1. High PaCO2 2. Low PaCO2 3. High HCO3 4. High pH