A person is receiving humidified oxygen therapy. The humidifier is not bubbling. What should you do?
a. Add more water to the humidifier.
b. Adjust the flow rate.
c. Shut off the oxygen.
d. Tell the nurse.
D
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The Science of Human Caring emphasizes all of the following except
a. Transpersonal caring b. A focus on the person while you are with him or her c. Ensuring that all nonessential tasks, such as bathing, are given according to a strict sche-dule d. Reaching out to the patient, making eye contact, touching if appropriate, speaking softly
The nursing faculty member is reviewing general standards, precautions, and safeguards in administering medications to nursing students. Which statement is correct and should be included in the presentation?
A) Bend the needle off a syringe after using it to administer a patient an injection. B) Gowns must be worn to administer medications to mucous membranes. C) Wear gloves for any direct contact with a patient's blood, body fluids, or secretions. D) A mask is required when administering oral medications with patients on any isolation procedures.
The nursing assessment determines that a client has hypertension risk factors. The most significant risk factor(s) include:
A) maternal grandmother died of complications related to malignant hypertension. B) client smokes two packs of cigarettes per day and is obese. C) client only exercises three times per weeks and is 15 pounds overweight. D) client is a manager at Microsoft.
In the formula C x V = St, V is the ___________ ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word