The nurse assesses a patient's ability to perform self-care activities, as well as more complex social and household activities. What is provided from this assessment?
a. Physical status
b. Emotional status
c. Health status
d. Functional status
ANS: D
The functional status is related to activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
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A) dopamine. B) epinephrine. C) norepinephrine. D) All of the above are correct.
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1. "You don't have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to your tissues.". 2. "You have infection in your blood because your white blood cells are not working correctly.". 3. "Your red blood cells clog up the vessels and the tissues don't get oxygen.". 4. "You have too many red cells, so your blood is too thick.".
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A) Administer albuterol. B) Administer bag-mask ventilation. C) Administer epinephrine. D) Administer O2 via simple face mask.