A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been receiving ventilation in assist-control mode for the past 48 hours. The fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) is set to 70% and tidal volume is set to 15 mL/kg of body weight
What complication or complications should the nurse be most concerned about in this situation? Select all that apply.
A) Barotrauma
B) Oxygen toxicity
C) Volutrauma
D) Hypoxemia
A, B, C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Recent studies suggest that clients with a diagnosis of bipolar illness, formerly called manic-depressive illness, will:
a. rarely contemplate the idea of suicide during their lifetime b. think about suicide, but not carry out any of their suicidal ideas c. attempt suicide sometime during their lives at a rate between 25% and 50% d. have a lower rate of suicide than clients with any other psychiatric diagnosis
Compute the answers to the following questions based on this information
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The best way to manage contaminated linen in a hospital setting is to
A) place it in a water-soluble bag only. B) place it in the washing machine immediately. C) roll it into a bundle and then place it on the floor. D) place it in a water-soluble bag that is then placed inside a regular plastic bag.