In the subject described in the previous question, the acid-base disturbance is likely to be associated with which of the following features?
A. Low alveolar PCO2, low alveolar PO2, elevated blood bicarbonate, elevated blood pH
B. Low alveolar PCO2, low alveolar PO2, elevated blood bicarbonate, low blood pH
C. Elevated alveolar PCO2, low alveolar PO2, high blood bicarbonate, low blood pH
D. High alveolar PCO2, high alveolar PO2, low blood bicarbonate, low blood pH
C
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Which assignment would be in the best interest of a nurse reentering practice following treatment for abuse of mood-altering drugs?
1. Place the nurse on a different unit and allow the administration of all drugs. 2. Reassign the nurse for a period of time to a unit where no mood-altering drugs are given. 3. Retain the nurse on the original unit and allow the administration of mood-altering drugs. 4. Return the nurse to the original unit at a less stressful time, such as night shift.
There are many forces which affect overall health care utilization. Which of the following is not included in these forces?
a. technological advances c. increase in chronic illness b. increased accountability d. changes in consumer preferences
An action that can lead to a malpractice suit would be:
A) Assessing a client more than once per shift B) Listening to the physician explain the benefits and risks of a procedure as they are being explained to the client C) Reporting that he/she has witnessed a coworker using controlled substances when working D) Altering a client's record
The nurse is explaining the difference between Bell's palsy and trigeminal neuralgia to a nursing assistant. What should the nurse include as characteristics of Bell's palsy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Drooling b. Facial droop c. Sudden onset d. Airflow sensitivity e. Sensitivity to temperature f. Loss of taste over anterior part of tongue