For which of the following patients would using an oxygen tent be recommended?
A) An elderly patient who is unable to get out of bed
B) A comatose patient who has a head injury
C) A child who will not leave a facemask or cannula in place
D) An adult patient who has COPD
C
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A 25-year-old patient believed that he still had immunity to childhood illnesses until he developed chickenpox. What is the best explanation of this situation made by the nurse to the patient?
a. He never had an injection for immunity. b. Artificially acquired active immunity doesn't always confer lifelong immunity. c. He never got a booster as a child. d. There was no immunity injection for this disease.
A family member of a patient recovering from a traumatic brain injury asks the nurse what can be done to prevent future head injuries. What should the nurse instruct this family member? (Select all that apply.)
A) Wear helmets when playing all contact sports. B) Never drive under the influence of alcohol. C) Avoid the use of throw rugs. D) Avoid skiing or riding on motorcycles. E) Wear shoes with heels when walking on ice.
When assessing a client's respiratory status, which information is of highest priority for the nurse to obtain?
a. Average daily fluid intake b. Neck circumference c. Height and weight d. Occupation and hobbies
A client experiencing the typical physical limitations associated with myositis shows the nurse he is achieving independence by reporting that: Select all that apply
1. On a daily basis, he is capable of providing 80% of self-care independently. 2. He has not been injured as a result of a fall in the last 6 months. 3. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications allow for a pain rating of 3 out of 10. 4. He is considering reducing physical therapy (PT) visits by two visits a month. 5. The rash on his face and neck has diminished drastically.