After the insertion of a central venous catheter for total parenteral nutrition, the patient demonstrates dyspnea. The nurse is concerned that pneumothorax may be occurring. Which assessment findings would support this concern?
1. Restlessness
2. Chest pain
3. Decrease in pulse oximetry reading
4. Severe headache
5. Combativeness
1, 2, 3
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The client, who is 5-days postoperative, coughs hard and the wound opens and the intestines protrude through the wound. The nurse identifies this event as:
a. dehiscence. c. angiogenesis. b. evisceration. d. unintentional wound.
A doctor's order is needed to remove an indwelling catheter
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
When a patient requires an ever-increasing dose of a medication to achieve the same therapeutic effect, the nurse must assess the patient for:
a. withdrawal. b. patency. c. side effects. d. tolerance.
Coercive leadership is not considered ideal leadership as defined in this text because
a. Influence in leadership includes followers and leaders working toward a common goal b. Process is a part of the definition in both coercion and leadership c. Forcing and manipulative behaviors are legitimate leadership tactics d. Coercive leadership involves both individual and common goals