A bariatric patient often needs a(n) ________ to relieve discomfort while in the hospital bed
A) oscillating fan
B) trapeze
C) mechanical lift
D) scale
A
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A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has these arterial blood gas results: pH 7.33, PaCO2 50, HCO3 26, PaO2 80, SaO2 80
The patient is mechanically ventilated with 60% oxygen and positive-end expiratory pressure (PEEP) at 5 cm H2O. These arterial blood gas results, when compared to the previous day, show no improvement in oxygenation and increased PaCO2 . When the nurse is assessing these results, what is most significant in evaluating the patient's progress? A) Patient isn't responding to conventional ventilation therapy. B) Development of metabolic alkalosis is compensatory. C) Inhaled oxygen and PEEP should be increased. D) Change in acid–base balance is ominous.
A nurse is discussing vision loss with a group of participants at a community-based health fair. The nurse knows that many individuals are unaware of the deleterious effects of glaucoma and is briefly explaining the disease to the group
What should the nurse teach these participants about the signs and symptoms of glaucoma? A) "Unfortunately, many people have no idea they have glaucoma until their vision is affected." B) "Many people with glaucoma get itchy, reddened eyes but attribute it to a cold or allergies." C) "Glaucoma causes significant pain when it first occurs but many people neglect to seek care or treatment." D) "Glaucoma causes excess tear production as the high-pressure fluid in the eye is shunted away."
The nurse presented a program regarding objectives related to the overall health of eyes that are addressed in Healthy People 2020
Which of the following statements made by an adult participant in the program indicates an adequate understanding of these objectives? 1. "My 4-year-old doesn't need his vision screened.". 2. "I'm going to call my eye doctor and ask that she performs a dilated eye exam.". 3. "My mom has been complaining of dry eyes, but I knew it was all in her head.". 4. "I didn't know that Asians have the highest risk for developing glaucoma.".
The best way for parents to aid a toddler in achieving his developmental task would be to
A) urge him to dress himself completely alone. B) give him small household chores to do. C) help him learn to count. D) allow him to make simple decisions.