A/An ____________________ exists when a person cannot complete any or all ADLs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
self care deficit
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Sources of physiologic stress in the acutely ill include (Select all that apply.)
a. hypotension. b. hypoxia. c. fever. d. neurologic deficits. e. eupnea.
A pregnant patient wants to know what she can do to make
sure that her baby is not born with a soft spot on the head like her friend's newborn. What should the nurse respond that addresses the bones of the skull? A) "Bone takes a long time to develop; the skull bones will be stronger and more solid than bones that are completely formed at birth." B) "The bones remain soft until the brain is completely developed to make sure the skull is large enough to accommodate a large brain." C) "Most babies are born without the soft spot, but if they have one it will be checked." D) "The soft spot and unclosed sutures in the skull allow the bones to move as they need to so that the baby's head can move through the narrow birth canal."
A nurse is changing a peripheral venous access dressing for a patient. Which of the following is a recommended step in this procedure?
A) Observe clean technique to minimize the possibility of contamination. B) Cleanse site thoroughly with sterile saline or according to facility policy. C) Apply chlorhexidine using a back and forth friction scrub for at least 30 seconds. D) Wipe or blot the site dry and allow to dry completely before covering.
A patient with chronic lung disease is undergoing lung function testing. What test result denotes the volume of air inspired and expired with a normal breath?
A) Total lung capacity B) Forced vital capacity C) Tidal volume D) Residual volume