The patient is receiving supplemental oxygen therapy. What finding most clearly demonstrates achievement of one of the goals of oxygen therapy?
A) Therapy is discontinued after 3 days.
B) Increased respiratory rate and depth
C) Verbalization of relief of dyspnea
D) Reduction of arterial carbon dioxide pressure
C
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This LPN/LVN is managing under management theory _____. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Narcotic analgesia is administered to a laboring client at 10:00 a.m. The infant is delivered at 12:30 p.m. What would the nurse anticipate that the narcotic analgesia could do?
1. Be used in place of preoperative sedation 2. Result in neonatal respiratory depression 3. Prevent the need for anesthesia with an episiotomy 4. Enhance uterine contractions
The nurse instructs on the importance of niacin during a preconception counseling class. Which food item selected by a participant indicates that teaching about the sources of niacin has been effective?
1. Fish 2. Milk 3. Apples 4. Broccoli
Which of the following statements is true of nondepolarizing blockers?
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