A nurse is caring for a toddler who is having an acute asthmatic attack with copious mucus and difficulty breathing. The child's skin is cyanotic, respirations are labored and rapid, and pulse is rapid
What nursing diagnosis would have priority for care of this child?
A) Anxiety C) Excess Fluid Volume
B) Ineffective Airway Clearance D) Disturbed Sensory Perception
B
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A patient's arterial blood gas results are as follows: pH = 7.30; PCO2 = 40; HCO3 = 19 mEq/l; PO2 = 80. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient is which of the following?
1) Impaired Gas Exchange 2) Metabolic Acidosis 3) Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange 4) Risk for Acid–Base Imbalance
A client has an increased lab value that is associated with a parasitic skin infection. Which lab test in a white blood cell with differential will indicate this condition?
a. basophils c. eosinophils b. lymphocytes d. monocytes
The nurse reminds the patient that in laparoscopic surgery, with the small incision and less tissue trauma, there is less pain because of the diminished ______________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
When teaching patients how to properly brush their teeth, the nurse instructs them to hold the toothbrush at what angle to the gum line?
a. 15 degrees b. 30 degrees c. 45 degrees d. 90 degrees