Severe hypoxemia is characterized by a PaO2 less than
A) 80 mm Hg.
B) 70 mm Hg.
C) 60 mm Hg.
D) 50 mm Hg.
D
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1. Pulmonary hypertension 2. Teeth grinding 3. Sleepwalking 4. Hypothyroidism
The nurse who is counseling a client with a dissociative disorder should understand that the
assessment of highest priority is a. risk for self-harm. b. cognitive functioning. c. identification of drug abuse. d. readiness to reestablish identity or memory.
A client reports confusion about having an alcoholic drink prior to retiring for the evening. What information can the nurse provide to the client to promote understanding?
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The patient's husband is very upset because his wife, who is near death, has dyspnea and restlessness. The nurse explains to him that there are some ways to decrease her discomfort, including:
a. respiratory therapy treatments. b. opioid medications given as needed. c. incentive spirometry. d. increased hydration.