A client in a motor vehicle crash has arrived at the trauma unit in respiratory distress, and is unconscious
Knowing that chemoreceptors respond to changes in the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen, which of the following circumstances would account for this client's decrease in respiratory rate? A)
Increased environmental temperature
B)
Stress
C)
Exercise
D)
Increased intracranial pressure
D
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A client's medication contains 650 mg per ounce. 375 mg represents what percentage of this dosage?
A) 56.79 B) 57.69 C) 59.76 D) 65.79
A client is taking large amounts of salicylates for the treatment of bursitis of the left shoulder. The client should be aware to report which symptoms of salicylism?
A) Ringing in the ears B) Diarrhea C) Dry hacking cough D) Dry eyes
A nurse is caring for a Latino patient. The nurse is aware of the importance of cultural compe-tency and providing the patient with culturally competent care. What can be done to enhance communication with this patient?
a. Use jargon or slang. b. Obtain an interpreter if needed. c. Give longer explanations to enhance un-derstanding. d. Speak loudly to the patient.
Ventilator-dependent children require more services than almost any other children. What conclusion can be drawn when comparing hospital costs to home care costs?
A. Costs about the same as home care. B. Is less expensive than home care. C. Is more expensive than home care. D. Is less expensive if one of the parents is not in the labor market.