The nurse takes the client's vital signs. The nurse assesses the client's oxygen saturation on room air. Which finding is normal for oxygen saturation on room air?
A) 91%
B) 92%
C) 93%
D) 94%
D
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Oxygen saturation should be at least 94% on room air; 91% to 93% are below this threshold.
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a. prioritizes nursing diagnoses. b. determines short and long-term goals. c. identifies outcome indicators. d. lists nursing interventions. e. gathers assessment data.
The nurse evaluates a client as being past focused. The client most likely demonstrates which of the following characteristics?
a. revering long-standing traditions b. tending to be disciplined in scheduling and using time c. living in the "here and now," perceiving time in a linear fashion d. willing to defer gratification to ensure he can meet a future goal
What best characterizes the contribution of qualitative nursing research to evidence-based practice? (Select all that apply.)
a. It presents collective common evidence of health care clients' experiences, which may provide inspirations for individual practice. b. It provides stories of how health care clients feel. This lets nurses know what people in similar circumstances can be expected to experience. c. It provides evidence that determines how nurses should interact with various cultures. This mandates action. d. It generates and tests theory. e. It reveals participants' experiences and individual viewpoints, feelings, and interpretations. These can provide guidelines for client-centered care.
Which information should the nurse include in the education for influenza vaccinations?
A. The influenza vaccine is administered as an injection. B. Children should not receive influenza immunizations until age 10. C. Intranasal vaccine is available for preschool children. D. Many adults have a choice between injectable and intranasal forms of immunization. E. A child will receive one dose at 6 months and then every year.