A female patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been recommended a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for the treatment of her health problem. The nurse's priority for patient education should be:
A) The need to use inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators each night prior to applying CPAP
B) The importance of participating in daily physical exercise when using CPAP on a regular basis
C) The need to have continuous pulse oximetry in place while the CPAP machine is in use
D) The importance of complying with CPAP despite the inconvenience associated with its use
D
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A) A continuous dull ache in the right upper quadrant, epigastrium, or back B) Weight gain C) An increase in appetite D) Jaundice
While completing a health history on a newly diagnosed patient with generalized seizure disorder the nurse would assess for what characteristic associated with the post-ictal state?
A) Epileptic cry B) Confusion C) Urinary incontinence D) Body rigidity
Which statement(s) about nursing interventions is/are true? Select all that apply
a. The responsibility of writing nursing orders cannot be delegated to the LPN/LVN. b. The best nursing interventions are based on tradition. c. Nursing interventions should be individualized and culturally sensitive. d. Standardized nursing interventions improve care for a specific client.
It is suspected that a client has bacterial pharyngitis. What is the best intervention?
a. Administer a broad-spectrum antibiotic. b. Have the client produce a sputum speci-men. c. Obtain samples for culture and sensitivity. d. Assess a rapid antigen test (RAT).