During shift report, the nurse hears that a pt with GBS has a decrease in vital capacity that is less than 2/3 of normal, and there is a progressive inability to clear and cough up secretions. The physician has been notified and is coming to evaluate the pt. What intervention is the nurse prepared to implement for this pt?
a. frequent oral suctioning
b. rigorous chest physiotherapy
c. elective intubation
d. elective tracheostomy
Answer: c. elective intubation
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1. Not allow the client to ambulate alone 2. Instruct the client to wear shoes or slippers at all times. 3. Cross the legs at the ankles, not the knees. 4. Apply lotion to the feet, particularly between the toes.
Which of the following characteristics are MOST often associated with people who have schizoid personality disorder?
a. joiners and leaders of social groups b. those who stand out from peers as loners and underachievers c. average students who seek praise and recognition from the teacher d. those who are close to peers, but detached from family members
The quality, authenticity, and truthfulness of findings determine the degree of confidence that readers have in qualitative research results. This is known as
a. reliability. b. validity. c. objectivity. d. trustworthiness.
Which term refers to those times in an individual's life when he or she is more susceptible to positive or negative influences?
a. Sensitive period c. Terminal points b. Sequential period d. Differentiation points