The patient's PEEP has just been increased from 10 cm H2O to 12 cm H2O. A sign that the patient is not tolerating this change is
A) an increase in cardiac output.
B) BP 190/100.
C) BP 80/40.
D) an increase in functional residual capacity.
C
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A patient's most recent blood work reveals low levels of albumin. This assessment finding should suggest the possibility of what nursing diagnosis?
A) Risk for imbalanced fluid volume related to low albumin B) Risk for infection related to low albumin C) Ineffective tissue perfusion related to low albumin D) Impaired skin integrity related to low albumin
Which of the following is an example of a nurse-sensitive indicator?
a. Cardiac patient mortality b. Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers c. Pulmonary embolus after knee surgery d. Iatrogenic pneumothorax after central line placement
The nurse is instructing a client on techniques to promote sleep. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for more instruction?
a. I will not drink tea or coffee in the evening. b. I usually eat my big meal at noon. c. I usually exercise just before going to bed. d. I do not have a television in my bedroom.
Double-bagging is needed when:
a. Droplet or Contact Precautions are used b. The outside of the bag is soiled c. The inside of the bag is soiled d. Transmission-Based Precautions are or-dered.