The nurse is triaging a client and notes pallor and cyanosis of the oral cavity and lips. Which action by the nurse is the priority based on the assessment data?
A. Administer oxygen.
B. Provide oral hygiene.
C. Provide a warm drink.
D. Administer IV fluids.
Answer: A
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A. Adolescent B. Age 35 years or older C. Ambivalent at first visit D. First pregnancy
When the needs and characteristics of the patient clinical unit, or system, are matched with a nurse's competencies, _____ results
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. Moves chyme through the stomach into the small intestine more quickly, thereby ensuring stomach contents empty in a timely manner. B. Inhibits the proton pump in the stomach lining from creating more acid C. Neutralizes stomach acid by raising the pH of the stomach contents.