A patient is recovering from severe altitude sickness after a failed attempt to climb Mount Everest. Which factor affecting gas exchange was most likely responsible for the patient's illness?
A) Surface area available for diffusion
B) Thickness of the alveolar-capillary membrane
C) Partial pressure of alveolar gas
D) Solubility and molecular weight of the gas
C
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a. Respiratory depression. b. Bradycardia. c. Acrocyanosis. d. Tachypnea.
Information obtained during a health history usually is sufficient to assess a patient's mental status. A more specific mental assessment is indicated in a patient with
a. head trauma. c. an abnormal gait. b. a lack of formal schooling. d. hypertension.
The nurse considers which of the following when counseling an elderly client about medication use?
a. potential alcohol use b. proper medication storage c. loss of long-term memory d. risk of fluid overload from IM injections
An example of the lifestyle habit of "chaining" is
a. gradually reducing intake of sug-ar-sweetened beverages. b. eating a piece of fruit with a sandwich every lunchtime. c. keeping a record of all food and beverages eaten. d. involving all family members in choosing healthy foods.