What outcome criteria would support that D.W.'s condition is stabilizing?
What will be an ideal response?
Her vital signs would return to her normal limits and the dizziness and diaphoresis would resolve.
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You have taught Jennifer, aged 15, about using a flow meter to assess how to manage her asthma exacerbations. She calls you today because her peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is 65%. What would you tell her?
a. "Take your short-acting beta-2 agonist, remain quiet, and call back tomorrow." b. "Use your rescue inhaler, begin the prescription of oral glucocorticoids you have, and call back tomorrow." c. "Drive to the emergency room (ER) now." d. "Call 911."
Temperatures in the older adult are different from those in the younger adult. The mean oral temperature for older adults often ranges from ____________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
A new mother has brought her infant into the pediatric clinic. The infant has an excoriation on the buttocks. What should the nurse instruct the mother?
A) Leave the baby's buttocks open to air for 2 hours each day. B) Apply gentian violet to the buttocks with every diaper change. C) Change diaper as soon as it is soiled and apply cornstarch. D) Keep the diaper and buttocks clean and dry and apply zinc oxide.