The nurse admits a patient diagnosed with pneumonia. Which data findings indicate that the patient is not oxygenating adequately? Select all that apply
a. Oxygen saturation 87%
b. Arterial blood gas pH 7.33
c. Respiratory rate 52 breaths/min
d. Fine rales in the left lower lobe
e. Cyanosis of the nailbeds and lips
ANS: A, C, E
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a. Visceral b. Referred c. Cutaneous d. Neuropathic
The use of observation for assessment is known as
a. inspection. c. percussion. b. palpation. d. auscultation.
A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse institute when caring for this patient?
1) Droplet transmission 2) Airborne transmission 3) Direct contact 4) Indirect contact
Decision support systems often provide medication alerts that tell the prescriber:
1. Patient history data with a summary of their diagnoses 2. The usual dosage for the drug being prescribed 3. The patient's latest laboratory values, such as potassium levels 4. Potential drug-to-drug interactions with other medications the patient is taking ____