The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. During assessment, the nurse finds that the patient is experiencing a change in his respiratory and mental status
The nurse is aware that the most accurate measurement of the concentration of oxygen in the patient's blood is what?
A) A capillary blood sample
B) Pulse oximetry
C) An arterial blood gas (ABG) study
D) Assessment of the patient's nail beds
C
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A client with serious mental illness lives alone in a neighborhood in which she is well accepted as
someone who can baby-sit for an hour or two or who will help with housekeeping chores if someone is ill. The client receives depot medication injections but lately has missed regular clinic appointments, saying "My life is so busy I couldn't find time to come in.". To prevent hospitalization associated with noncompliance with medication regimen, the community mental health nurse should arrange for a. psychosocial club membership. b. assertive community treatment. c. an appointment with a nurse in private practice. d. health maintenance organization authorization for changing to daily oral medication.
A new nurse asks the preceptor how the Healthy People 2020 goals can affect a hospitalized client. Which response by the educator is the most appropriate?
A. "Healthy People 2020 seeks to improve health and prevent illness, disability, and premature death." B. "Healthy People 2020 is a tool for the healthcare providers to offer information to their clients." C. "The purpose of Healthy People 2020 is to reduce healthcare costs for hospitalized clients." D. "Healthy People 2020 is seen as a tool by hospitals to reduce length of stay."
How are the first stages of the nursing process and nursing research linked?
A) They will answer a posed question. B) Each begins with goal development. C) The nurse assesses problems initially. D) There is a period of evaluation.
The Full Range Model of Transformational Leadership contains how many factors?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 7