You cannot obtain a reading on the pulse oximeter after applying the sensor to the patient's finger. What would be the most common reason for this difficulty?
A) The patient's pulse is faster than 100 beats per minute
B) The patient's hands are cold
C) The patient is hypertensive
D) The patient's oxygen saturation is less than 90%
B) The patient's hands are cold
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The term geriatrics refers to the:
A. diagnosis and treatment of disorders that can occur with aging. B. study of aging. C. nurse working in a nursing home. D. study of younger residents in a nursing facility.
Janet is an 84-year-old complaining of being tired and weak for the last week. She drove herself to the emergency department. The provider ordered blood workup that revealed mast cell leukemia. The diagnostic code to report for this encounter is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Calculate the flow rate at which you will program the electronic infusion regulator for these IV orders. Ordered: 460 mL RL over 5 hr by infusion pumpFlow rate: __________ mL / hr
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following tips is especially useful when you are providing preoperative education?
A. Promise the patient a specific outcome as a result of the surgery B. Present the instructions using appropriate medical and technical terminology C. Allow extra time for repetition and reinforcement of the material D. Stress both the positives and the negatives of the proposed surgery in your teaching E. Avoid including family members in the teaching