The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with RSV, a viral infection causing copious airway secretions. What consideration will influence the nurse's plan of care most?
a. Infants breathe more rapidly than adults.
b. Infants' airways are narrower and more easily obstructed.
c. Infants have lower hemoglobin levels reducing oxygenation.
d. Infants have larger tonsils and adenoids.
ANS: B
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The physiology instructor is discussing the pathway between the brain and the immune system. What is the study of this pathway called?
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A professional football player is seen in the emergency department after losing consciousness from an illegal block. Prior to discharge, the nurse assists the patient to schedule an outpatient computed tomography (CT) scan for the next day
Which strategy should the nurse use to ensure the patient remembers the appointment? a. Write the appointment day, time, and location on a piece of paper and give it to the player. b. Log the appointment day, time, and location into the player's cell phone calendar feature. c. Ask the health care provider to admit the patient to the hospital overnight. d. Verbally inform the patient of the appointment day, time, and location.