A respiratory rate greater than 25 per minute is____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
accelerated
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A nurse develops a nursing diagnosis for a patient. What is the rationale for the nurse's actions?
a. It allows a nurse to compete with physicians or health care providers. b. It allows a nurse to develop an individualized plan of care. c. It allows a nurse to treat nursing problems and medical problems. d. It allows a nurse to manage patient care for the entire health team.
The past century has seen a dramatic shift in disease patterns, which is generally considered to be a move from the predominance of infectious disease to that of chronic illness
This shift has been most clearly demonstrated by the recent patterns of incidence and prevalence of what disease? A) Osteoporosis B) Chronic renal failure (CRF) C) Diabetes mellitus D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
When evaluating the electrolyte levels of a client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), the nurse would be most concerned about which finding?
a. sodium level > 145 mEq/L c. potassium 3.1 mEq/L b. sodium level 133 mEq/L d. potassium 5.2 mEq/L
When using the SBAR model to communicate with a physician, what information does the nurse offer first?
a. Statement of the problem and its probable cause b. Nurse's name, patient's name, and reason for the communication c. History of information related to and leading up to the reason for the communication d. What the nurse thinks will correct the problem or what is needed from the physician