A nurse recognizes that a patient diagnosed with COPD has a rising level of partial pressure of carbon dioxide (CO2) in arterial blood (PaCO2). How should the nurse interpret this assessment?
a. More arterial O2 is available than is needed.
b. The ventilation-perfusion ratio is becoming balanced.
c. Respiratory acidosis has begun.
d. The anticholinergic medications are effec-tive.
C
A rising PaCO2 level is acidic in nature and causes respiratory acidosis.
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The client in the prenatal clinic tells the nurse that she is sure that she is pregnant because she has not had a menstrual cycle for three months, and her breasts are getting bigger. What response by the nurse is best?
1. "Lack of menses and breast enlargement are presumptive signs of pregnancy." 2. "The changes you are describing are definitely indicators that you are pregnant." 3. "Lack of menses can be caused by many things. We need to do a pregnancy test." 4. "Breast and menstrual changes are positive signs of pregnancy. Congratulations."
Because security and confidentiality of medical records are such a major concern, all employees who need access to computerized patient records are assigned a secure ____________________ that must be changed at regular intervals
Fill in the blank with correct word.
What signs or symptoms associated with propylthiouracil use should be reported promptly to the health care provider?
a. skin rash or sore throat c. gastrointestinal distress b. nausea and dizziness d. dry eyes and mouth
What nursing organization first legitimized the use of the nursing process?
A) National League for Nursing B) American Nurses Association C) International Council of Nursing D) State Board of Nursing