The home health nurse has been caring for a pt with a chronic respiratory disorder. Today the pt seems confused when she is normally alert and oriented x3. What is the priority nursing action?
a. notify the provider about the mental status change
b. check the pulse oximeter reading
c. ask the pts family when this behavior started
d. perform a mental status exam
Answer: b. check the pulse oximeter reading
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a. 1-3 grams of sodium b. 2-3 grams of potassium from dietary sources c. An additional 20 kcals/kg of calories from other sources d. Additional protein equal to the amount of protein lost in the client's 24-hour urine collection
A nurse at the mental health clinic plans a series of psychoeducational groups for persons with schizophrenia. Which two topics would take priority?
a. How to complete an application for employment b. The importance of correctly taking your medication c. How to dress when attending community events d. How to give and receive compliments e. Ways to quit smoking
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When prescribing sedatives and hypnotics, the physician's concern is to order the right amount so that the patient is quiet and comfortable, but not so much that he or she is in a ________ and unable to function normally.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).