While assessing a client's respirations as abnormal, the nurse notes the following: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The rate of respirations
2. The depth of respirations
3. The client's normal breathing patterns
4. The relationship of respirations to cardiovascular function
5. Lack of sound when breathing
1,2,3,4
Rationale: The nurse notes the rate of respirations, by number, as well as terms such as tachypnic and bradypnic.
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A) Impaired skin integrity related to lesions and inflammatory response B) Acute pain of the skin and oral cavity related to blistering and erosions C) Impaired tissue integrity related to epidermal shedding D) Anxiety and depression related to disfigurement
The nurse is trying to understand why it has taken so long for electronic health records (EHRs) to be used in health care. Which statement is a reason for this delay?
1. Medical-records professionals do not like these records. 2. The use of these records is more expensive than the use of paper records. 3. There have been concerns about privacy and confidentiality. 4. The transition to EHRs is time consuming and tedious.
When suctioning to remove secretions from an artificial airway, the nurse should limit the suction time to:
a. 1 minute. b. 5 seconds. c. 10 seconds. d. 15 seconds.
Which condition involves failure of the respiratory organ in the fetus or neonate?
a. Alkalosis c. Bradycardia b. Asphyxia d. Tachycardia