A patient with pulmonary edema has a respiratory rate of 28 per minute. The nurse plans care for this patient based on which change in the lungs?
1. Decreased work of breathing
2. Reduced muscle activity
3. Dehydration of lung tissues
4. Decreased compliance
Answer: 4
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a. Keeping the extremity in a dependent position b. Active and passive range of motion every hour. c. Preparing for an escharotomy as a prophylactic measure d. Splinting the forearm
The purpose of public health core functions is to
a. Clarify the role of the government in fulfilling the mission of public health. b. Ensure the safety of populations in receiving quality health care. c. Provide community-based individualized care to every person in the United States. d. Unite public and private providers of care in a comprehensive approach to providing health care.
The nurse is identifying outcomes for a teenager diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which outcome has the greatest impact on long-term prognosis?
a. Verbalize underlying psychological issues. b. Demonstrate effective coping skills related to conflict management. c. Demonstrate improvement in body imagine reflecting a realistic viewpoint. d. Consume adequate calories appropriate for age, height, and metabolic needs.
What is the primary purpose of a PACU?
a. Follow-through on the surgeons postoperative orders b. Ongoing critical evaluation and stabilization of the patient c. Prevention of lengthened hospital stay d. Arousal of patient following the use of conscious sedation