An abnormally rapid rate of breathing that is seen in many disease conditions is known as ___________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
tachypnea
Tachypnea is an abnormally rapid rate of breathing that is seen in many disease conditions.
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a. Contacting the nursing supervisor and documenting the action b. Refusing to care for the patients without appropriate help and leaving c. Contacting the State Board of Nursing and documenting the action d. Contacting the hospital administrator on call to complain and documenting the action
When a caregiver becomes a role model for a client during a therapeutic relationship, the caregiver is functioning in the role of:
a. Teacher b. Therapist c. Technician d. Change agent
A 2-year-old is diagnosed with osteomyelitis. Which of the following would you anticipate as a primary nursing intervention to include in the child's plan of care?
A) Maintaining intravenous antibiotic therapy B) Keeping the child quiet while in skeletal traction C) Restricting fluid to encourage red cell production D) Assisting the child with crutch walking
A nurse is shaving the facial hair of a bed-ridden patient. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure?
A) Fill bath basin with cool water. B) Apply shaving cream approximately 1 inch thick. C) Shave with the direction of hair growth in downward, short strokes. D) Do not use aftershave or lotion on area shaved.