The escape and collection of fluid in the pleural space is:
a. Pleural effusion
b. Pneumothorax
c. Hemothorax
d. Sputum
A
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1. Post a memo to the nursing staff about expected professional behavior. 2. Send an e-mail to the nursing staff about expected professional behavior. 3. Address the complaint with the individual nurse in a telephone conversation. 4. Discuss the complaint with the individual nurse face-to-face.
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) says
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A client who has been injured in a construction accident is bleeding profusely from a femoral artery laceration. The nurse estimates that the client has lost 700 mL of blood. The client has the following vital signs: HR 98 bpm, BP 100/70 mmHg, RR 20/min. In which class of hypovolemic shock would this client be classified?
a. Class IV b. Class II c. Class I d. Class III