Respirations are less than 12 per minute. This is:
a. Apnea
b. Bradypnea
c. Orthopnea
d. Tachypnea
B
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The nurse plans to teach a client about blood glucose monitoring using a behavioristic approach. Which of the following techniques would the nurse use when modeling behaviorism?
1. Providing positive feedback 2. Discussing techniques for obtaining the blood sample 3. Encouraging the client to practice manipulating equipment 4. Encouraging the client to read the directions that come with equipment
Which serum electrolyte values alert the nurse to the possibility of hyperaldosteronism?
A. Serum sodium 150 mmol/L, serum potassium 2.5 mmol/L B. Serum sodium 140 mmol/L, serum potassium 5.0 mmol/L C. Serum sodium 130 mmol/L, serum potassium 2.5 mmol/L D. Serum sodium 130 mmol/L, serum potassium 7.5 mmol/L
In assessing a woman for pain and discomfort management during labor, a nurse would most likely:
1. have the woman use a visual analog scale (VAS) to determine her level of pain. 2. note drowsiness as a sign the medications were working. 3. interpret a woman's fist clenching as an indication she is mad at her male partner and the doctor. 4. evaluate the woman's skin turgor to see whether she needs a gentle oil massage.
Quality assessments are used to determine if including or excluding weaker studies changes conclusions
A) True B) False