The nurse suspects that the patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) through a central venous catheter (CVC) has an air embolus. What action does the nurse need to take first?
A. Raise head of bed to 90 degrees
B. Turn patient to left lateral decubitus position
C. Notify health care provider immediately
D. Have patient perform the Valsalva maneuver
Answer: B. Turn patient to left lateral decubitus position
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A health care system's ability to rapidly expand beyond normal capacity to meet an increased demand for qualified personnel, beds, and medical care services in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster is known as:
a. acuity. b. surge capacity. c. mass casualty. d. natural disaster.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type
1. Which finding would best indicate that the patient is at risk for developing diabetic ketoacidosis? 1. Reports of anxiety 2. Tremors 3. Nausea and vomiting 4. Extreme hunger
Match each term to the correct definition below.
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