The most important reason supplemental oxygen in given to even healthy clients when they are recovering from general anesthesia is that:
a. it reduces postoperative pain
b. it adds significantly to the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream
c. to encourage the patient to breathe deeply
d. it helps the patient clear their airway
B
Almost all anesthetics and respiratory depressants cause the rate and/or depth of respirations to decrease. The elimination of carbon dioxide is slowed and CO2 builds up in the blood and lungs. Supplemental O2 given to a client with a decreased rate or depth of respirations adds to the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream. Pulse oximetry is used to measure a client's O2 saturation.
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The nurse acknowledges that a formal contract be legally changed if there is:
a. the development of another formal contract b. a discussion by parties involved that implied consensus c. an intervention by an official of the judicial system d. a verbal or written agreement by all involved parties
Which of the following is true for goals/outcomes for collaborative problems?
1) They are monitored only by other disciplines. 2) They are usually sensitive to nursing interventions. 3) They state that a complication will not occur. 4) They state only broad performance criteria.
A client with late moderate-stage dementia has been admitted to a long-term care facility. Which of the following nursing interventions will help the client to maintain optimal cognitive function?
a. Discuss pictures of children and grandchildren with the client. b. Do word games or crossword puzzles with the client. c. Provide the client with a written list of daily activities. d. Watch and discuss the evening news with the client.
The nursing diagnosis that would be universally applicable for children with autistic dis-order would be:
a. Risk for constipation related to odd eating habits b. Chronic low self-esteem related to negative social feedback c. Impaired social interaction related to inability to relate to others d. Disturbed thought processes related a neurological dysfunction