During pregnancy: Forced expiratory volume in one second is unchanged
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: True?
Arterial bicarbonate concentration is increased.
ANS: False?
There is a respiratory alkalosis.
ANS: False
There is a fall in arterial PCO2.
ANS: True
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1. "I can take the alarm off at any time." 2. "I will receive an electric shock if I get out of bed." 3. "The alarm will sound if I get out of bed." 4. "The alarm must be secured tightly against my inner thigh."
What are included in the eight subsystems of Anderson and McFarlane's definition of a community? Select all that apply
A. Communication and health/social services B. Demographics and census data C. Economics and recreation D. Physical environment and education E. Politics and government F. Safety and transportation
The nurse is participating in psychological debriefing of a patient who is experiencing a crisis. Which statements will the nurse include when providing education to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Transportation is available if you cannot drive." 2. "You may want to use a calendar to help you track your response to the crisis." 3. "Do you have a spiritual leader that you would like me to contact for you?" 4. "The sedative that the healthcare provider prescribed is a common treatment." 5. "The relaxation techniques that the healthcare provider suggested are a common treatment."
You are the nurse caring for an adult patient who has developed a mild oral yeast infection following chemotherapy. What should you encourage the patient to do? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Use a lip lubricant B) Scrub the tongue with a firm-bristled toothbrush C) Use dental floss every 24 hours D) Rinse the mouth with normal saline E) Eat hot foods to aid in killing the yeast