After a drug overdose, a patient has very slow and shallow respirations. What stimulation of chemoreceptors or lung receptors will result in an increase in respiratory rate?
A) Decreased carbon dioxide levels at central chemoreceptors
B) PaO2 less than 60 at peripheral chemoreceptors
C) Normal airway resistance perceived by stretch receptors
D) Lack of stimulation of irritant receptors
B
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The nurse would document that this patient has orthostatic hypotension if the patient's heart rate increases by _______beats per minute when moving from the lying to standing position. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A father runs into the emergency room with his 18-month-old son in his arms. The father screams, "Help, he is not breathing!" The nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange is what level of priority diagnosis?
A) no priority B) low priority C) medium priority D) high priority
Which phrase best describes the science of nursing?
a. The skilled application of knowledge b. The knowledge base for care c. Hands-on care, such as giving a bath d. Respect for each individual patient
You walk into a patient's room and discover that he is masturbating. You should
A) scold the patient for this inappropriate behavior. B) provide privacy and leave the room. C) report this behavior to the nurse at once. D) tell your co-workers not to enter the room.