The physician has ordered a large dose of narcotic via intravenous infusion for a terminally ill patient whose respiratory rate has decreased from 16 breaths/min to 10 breaths/min. What action should the nurse take?
A) Decrease the IV infusion
B) Stimulate the patient
C) Report the decreased respiratory rate to the physician
D) Allow the patient to rest comfortably
Ans: C
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A nurse faculty member is speaking to prospective students of the BSN program at their educational institution. Which of the following is a major incentive for students to select a BSN program over an ADN program?
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