A client with an infection is being closely monitored for sepsis. Which of the following will indicate that sepsis has occurred and that the nurse should notify the physician of immediately?
A) The client feels restless and hungry.
B) The client exhibits an increased urinary output.
C) The client's heart rate is greater than 90 beats per minute.
D) The client's respiratory rate is less than 20 breaths per minute.
C
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a. Inappropriate workloads b. Budget cuts c. Lack of supplies d. Poor planning
A 55-year-old female client has developed lymphedema postmastectomy. What is the common method used to promote lymphatic drainage and prevent edema in all clients with lymphedema?
A) Reduce the intake of fluids. B) Avoid exercising the affected part. C) Decrease the intake of sodium and calcium. D) Elevate the affected part of the body.
An underserved population is a subgroup of the population that has a higher risk of developing health problems due to marginalization in which areas? (Select all that apply.)
A) Age B) Gender C) Sociocultural status D) Political affiliation E) Religion
The nurse explains to a student nurse that a medication's effects may be local or systemic. Which of the following would be most likely to produce a local effect?
A) Anti-inflammatory creams B) Rectal suppositories C) Antibiotic injection D) Meter-dosed inhalers