A patient with pulmonary edema is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse recognizes that which factor affecting gas exchange is most likely responsible for the patient's dyspnea?
A) Surface area available for diffusion
B) Thickness of the alveolar-capillary membrane
C) Partial pressure of alveolar gas
D) Solubility and molecular weight of the gas
B
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When planning the patient's care, what variables should you consider? Select all that apply. A) How the presence of pain affects patients and families B) Resources that can assist the patient with pain management C) The influence of the patient's cognition on her pain D) The advantages and disadvantages of available pain-relief strategies E) The difference between acute and intermittent pain
Which of the following is not one of the content motivation theories?
a. Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory b. Alderfer's expectancy-relatedness growth theory c. Equity theory d. McClelland's manifest needs theory
Shirey suggests there are five distinguishing characteristics of authentic leaders: purpose, values, heart, relationships, and self-discipline. Which characteristic is occurring when authentic leaders link between purpose and passion by having congruence in beliefs and actions?
A) Purpose B) Values C) Heart D) Relationships
To provide a culturally appropriate diet that is high in protein for someone of the Seventh Day Adventist religion, the nurse should select:
A. Seafood and eggs B. Meat and beans C. Peanut butter and whole wheat bread D. Pasta and tomato sauce