MC An elderly client has an order for humidified oxygen at 6 liters per minute. You understand the rationale for this order is to
A. Prevent infection of the upper airways.
B. Administer oxygen to treat hypoxemia.
C. Maintain moist mucous membranes.
D. Keep the upper airways patent.
C
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A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a pulmonary infection. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Encourage the client to increase fluid intake. b. Assess the client's level of consciousness. c. Raise the head of the bed to at least 45 degrees. d. Provide the client with humidified oxygen.
Which type of spatial distance is used for friends and coworkers and is effective for many nurses and clients involved in interviewing or gathering data?
a. intimate c. public b. personal d. social
The client is a Native American who has been diagnosed as having hypertensive disease. In conferring with the primary health provider, the nurse recognizes that which antihypertensive medication would not be effective with this client?
a. Furosemide (Lasix) b. Metoprolol (Apo-Metoprolol, Toprol SR) c. Minoxidil (Loniten, Rogaine) d. Prazosin (Minipress)
Which of the following are reasons for communication during the assessment phase of the nurs-ing process? (Select all that apply.)
1. Providing information to the client 2. Obtaining information from the client 3. Establishment of the nurse-client relationship 4. Identification of the client's physical health needs 5. Mutual goal setting regarding client health needs 6. Identification of client's emotional health