A hospitalized patient is complaining of shortness of breath, but the student does not notice cyanosis. The patient’s hemoglobin is 9 g/dL, so the student asks the healthcare professional to explain. The professional tells the student that what amount of hemoglobin must be desaturated before cyanosis occurs?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9
Answer: b. 5
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a. she is having back labor b. she is in early labor c. the fetus may compress the major vessels when she is supine d. there is pressure on her arteries in the side-lying position
The nurse observes a patient pacing around the room. The patient expresses concern that being hospitalized will cause lost wages and create economic problems. The nurse infers that the patient is anxious, which the patient confirms
The nurse could be basing care on the theory of a. Leininger b. Neuman c. Orlando d. Peplau
A new mother is having trouble breast-feeding her baby. What should you do?
a. Tell her not to worry. b. Discuss the experience your friend had with breast-feeding. c. Suggest she try bottle-feeding her baby. d. Tell the nurse.