The nurse notes the client experienced labored or difficult breathing during morning activities. The nurse would document this as "The client experienced periods of _____."
a. apnea c. eupnea
b. dyspnea d. tachypnea
B
Dyspnea is labored or difficult breathing.
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1. "I should begin to see hair in the pubic area before my breasts start to develop." 2. "I understand that girls develop earlier than boys." 3. "I understand that sexual maturity can vary as to when it occurs." 4. "The beginning of breast development is around 10 years of age for Caucasian girls."
A nursing supervisor, human resource officer, and nurse are meeting to discuss the nurse's return to work after substance abuse treatment
As the group works on a "return to work" agreement, which elements are important to include? (Select all that apply.) A) Possible duty restrictions B) Random drug testing guidelines C) Off-duty guidelines D) Certificate of completion E) Who will have access to the nurse's record
A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a healthy male patient and hears crackles on inspiration. What action can the nurse take to ensure this is an accurate finding?
a. Make sure the bell of the stethoscope is used, rather than the diaphragm. b. Hold stethoscope firmly to prevent movement when placed over chest hair. c. Ask the patient not to talk while the nurse is listening to the lungs. d. Change the patient's position to ensure accurate sounds.
The nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin (Garamycin) to a patient when he suddenly complains of diminished hearing. What action should the nurse take based on this statement?
A) Administer the dosage and notify the physician of the alteration in hearing B) Hold the dosage and notify the physician of the alteration in hearing C) Administer the dosage and report the alteration in hearing to the audiologist D) Hold the dosage and document the finding in the nurses' notes