Palliative care involves treating and curing diseases.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: False.
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A patient in the ICU with severe hypotension is experiencing acute renal failure and uremia and needs dialysis. She requires a large infusion of intravenous fluids regularly
The nurse recognizes that which method of dialysis would be best for this patient? A) Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) B) Continuous venovenous hemofiltration with dialysis (CVVH/D) C) Intermittent hemodialysis D) Peritoneal dialysis
Which statement by the nursing student indicates a correct understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system?
A. Air passes through the trachea into the bronchus. B. Oxygen exchange with the bloodstream occurs in the veins. C. Oxygen passes from the larynx to the pharynx. D. The bronchus divides into smaller branches or acini.
When measuring nurse intensity, which dimensions are measured?
a. Severity of illness, dependency on nursing, complexity and time b. Nursing procedures, medications, ability for self-care c. Caregiver support, diagnosis, medications d. Dependency on nursing, medications, caregiver support, nursing procedures
The nurse teaches the patient controlled coughing. Which should the nurse include in patient teaching for effective coughing?
a. Cough in a low-Fowler's position hourly. b. Inhale and cough deeply with the mouth open. c. Self-reposition and cough every 4 hours. d. Breathe in quickly 3 to 4 times vigorously.