The nurse, caring for a client with an altered breathing pattern, is concerned that the client's health status is changing. Which of the following stimulates ventilation?
1. Decrease in the concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood
2. Increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood
3. Increase in blood oxygen concentration
4. Increase in concentration of bicarbonate ions in the blood
ANS: 2
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When acting as a healing facilitator, the nurse enters into a relationship with a client for what purpose?
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A) Withdraw the speculum 2 to 3 cm and reinsert at a different angle. B) Push the speculum farther into the vagina 4 to 6 cm and rotate the blades. C) Remove the speculum and obtain a larger speculum. D) Remove the speculum and document that the exam could not be completed.
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