Considering Mr. Green's diagnosis of COPD, the nurse assesses for signs and symptoms of hypoxia. What may alert the nurse to early signs and symptoms of hypoxia?
A) Change in mental status
B) Cyanosis
C) Tachycardia
D) Clubbing
A
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To decrease the potential for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a patient who is a paraplegic from a spinal cord injury, the nurse will:
a. massage the patient's legs daily. b. perform passive range-of-motion exercises. c. encourage frequent warm baths. d. allow the patient's legs to dangle for a period of 10 minutes several times a day.
An occupational health nurse for a large corporation is planning programs to address health problems identified in the Healthy People 2020 report
Which programs should the nurse include for the company employees at the worksite? Select all that apply. A) Depression screening for all employees B) An abuse screening program C) A substance abuse education program D) An immunization program E) Injury and violence prevention
The nurse is explaining to a 17-year-old female the actions to prevent urinary tract infection. The nurse determines that the adolescent understands the information when she says a good drink to keep urine acidic is:
a. Milk b. Grape juice c. Cranberry juice d. Orange juice
A patient with cancer who has been receiving an opioid analgesic reports having pain at a new location even though the previous pain is well controlled. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss:
a. breakthrough pain. b. drug-seeking behavior. c. infection or metastasis. d. tolerance to drug therapy.