The physician has ordered continuous pulse oximetry. The nurse explains to the patient that the procedure:
1. involves a single prick.
2. measures the amount of oxygen in the blood.
3. is applied to the wrist.
4. identifies damaged cells in the myocardium.
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Pulse oximetry measures arterial oxygen saturation noninvasively by attaching a clip to a digit, ear, or nose.
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The patient is positioned in a recumbent position. Which approach should the nurse take to assess the patient's lung fields for a patient in this position?
A) Inform that physician that the patient is in a recumbent position and anticipate an order for a portable chest x-ray B) Turn the patient to assess all lung fields so that dependent areas can be assessed for breath sounds C) Avoid turning the patient, and assess the accessible breath sounds from the anterior chest wall D) Obtain a pulse oximetry reading, and, if the reading is low, reposition the patient and auscultate breath sounds
When a client with advanced cancer is in pain and complains to the nurse that the nurse does not respond to the call light fast enough, the client is probably expressing which of the following emotions?
a. fear b. dislike of nurses c. impatience d. anger
Pressure ulcers can occur where skin has contact with skin. What can you use to prevent such contact?
a. Pillows b. Bed cradle c. Egg crate–like mattress d. Flotation pad
Emilio Hernandez was recently prescribed azithromycin for bronchitis. His physician, Dr. Smith, directed Emilio to take the antibiotic for five days. After just three days, Emilio noticed considerable improvement in his breathing, and decided to stop taking the antibiotic. Emilio thought it best to save the medication in the event he became ill with bronchitis in the future.Respiratory infections, including upper respiratory infections, influenza-like infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis, account for more than ______of all infections.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.