The nurse working on a gerontology unit admits a 77-year-old with recent shortness of breath. The nurse knows that the amount of respiratory dead space increases with age. What do these changes result in?
A) Increased diffusion of gases
B) Decreased diffusion capacity for oxygen
C) Decreased shunting of blood
D) Increased ventilation
B
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a. Excision b. Skin graft c. Débridement d. Escharotomy
The developmental period of middle childhood is considered to encompass the ages of _____ to _____ years
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Loss of which of the following can result in the individual's experiencing external losses? (Select all that apply.)
a. Spouse b. Possession c. Career d. Limb e. Favorite piece of jewelry f. Friendship
A nurse has administered the wrong medication to a patient. Which is the highest-priority nursing action at this time?
a. Document the occurrence in the patient record. b. Notify the immediate supervisor of the error. c. Complete an incident report and submit it to the nurse manager. d. Evaluate the patient's condition and notify the physician.