The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing atelectasis of the right lower lung lobe. What intervention should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? Select all that apply.
A. Encouraging increased oral fluids
B. Administering antibiotics as prescribed
C. Applying oxygen as prescribed
D. Coaching to deep-breathe and cough
E. Positioning on the left side
Answer: E
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A) osteoporosis. B) dementia. C) myocardial infarction. D) deep vein thrombosis.
Childbirth preparation can be considered successful if the outcome is described by which of the following?
a. Labor was pain free. b. The birth experiences of friends and families were ignored. c. The client rehearsed labor and practiced skills to master her pain. d. Only nonpharmacologic methods for pain control were used.
When a cognitively impaired, wealthy, white client is noted to have burns on her upper back,
her son states that the patient burned herself when attempting to shower. Which statement by a member of the team reflects a need for further education on elder abuse? Select all that apply. a. "She is wealthy; abuse does not happen in people of financial means." b. "Even if we are not sure, we are legally bound to report our suspicions." c. "We need to consider that most abusers are either adult children or spouses." d. "Her cognitive deficiencies put her at risk for elder abuse." e. "The client is white and race places an important role in who is likely to be abused."
A mother planned to breastfeed her infant before giving birth at 33 weeks of gestation. The infant is stable and receiving oxygen. What is the most appropriate nursing action related to this?
a. Assist the mother in expressing breast milk. b. Assess the infant's readiness to breastfeed. c. Explain to the mother that the infant is too small to receive breast milk. d. Reassure the mother that infant formula is a good alternative to breastfeeding.