A patient with end-stage liver failure has received a liver transplant. During the postoperative care phase, the nurse monitors the patient's oxygen status closely
What condition may interfere with the use of peripheral pulse oximetry in this patient?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Severe jaundice
C) Normal body temperature
D) Clubbing of fingernails
B
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To drain the right lateral lower lung segments, the nurse will position the patient
A) sitting upright or semi-reclining. B) in a back-lying position. C) lying on the left side. D) lying on the right side, hips elevated.
A nurse who works in a neonatal intensive care unit is providing care for an infant born at 26 weeks' gestation. Which of the following assessments would lead the nurse to suspect that the infant has developed respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
A) The infant's blood pressure and temperature are normal measurements as expected. B) Infant is grunting and has notable intercostal retractions with respirations. C) Infant has poor motor skills and limited limb range of motion. D) Infant has apnea lasting 5 to 10 seconds with a decrease in heart rate, which reverses with tactile stimulation.
The members of a team have achieved their goals and begin to review their activities and evaluate their progress and outcomes. The team is most likely in which stage of the team process?
a. Norming c. Forming b. Adjourning d. Storming
Which statement best describes the current trends impacting health care in the United States?
A) Needs of Native Americans have a greater impact on health care cost than those of other minority groups. B) Needs of minority elderly are increasing more slowly than the actual number of elderly persons. C) Infant mortality is decreasing in minority populations. D) The largest growth in minority population is among the Hispanic population.