The nurse is going to measure the patient's pulse oxygen saturation. She knows pulse oximetry readings can be influenced by several factors. (Select all that apply.)
a. Nail polish
b. Respiratory treatments
c. Poor circulation to the site
d. Tremors
e. Hemoglobin levels
A, B, C, D, E
There are many factors that can influence pulse oximetry readings, including nail polish on the fingers where the reading is taken, poor circulation to the extremities, tremors, and hemoglobin or hematocrit levels. It is important to select the correct site to take the reading to get the best accuracy.
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The nurse is aware of many contributing factors to complications of IV therapy. Which of the following factors contribute to localized complications? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Skin integrity 2. Site of infusion 3. Duration of infusion 4. Client's medical condition 5. Client activity
Which of the following statements best describes what tobacco companies have done to counter their losses resulting from U.S. efforts to decrease smoking tobacco?
a. Begun advertising in more subtle ways such as sponsoring sports programs or building and naming large sport arenas b. Bought off more restrictions on tobacco through the tobacco settlement funds, which gave a large amount of money to each state c. Increased international exports and targeted children d. Rapidly decreased their tobacco components and focused on other products
The physician has decided to induce labor with prostaglandin gel and an amniotomy. The nurse assures the patient that labor will probably start in:
a. 1 hour. b. 4 hours. c. 8 hours. d. 12 hours.
A female client, aged 82 years, visits the clinic for a blood pressure (BP) check. Her hypertension is not well controlled, and a new blood pressure medicine is prescribed
What is important for the nurse to teach this client about her blood pressure medicine? A) Take the medicine on an empty stomach. B) A possible adverse effect of blood pressure medicine is dizziness when you stand. C) There are no adverse effects from blood pressure medicine. D) A severe drop in blood pressure is possible.