Respiratory acidosis occurs most commonly in which disease or condition?
A. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
B. Renal insufficiency
C. Emphysema
D. Potassium depletion
C
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While assessing the blood pressure of an eight-year-old child, the nurse notes the following: Systolic sound is heard at 98, but the sound continues until it reaches 0. There is a distinct sound softening at 48
How should the nurse record this finding? 1. 98/48 2. 98/48/0 3. 98/0 4. 48/0
The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old female who is suspected of having cervical cancer. The nurse should prepare the client for which diagnostic test?
1. X-ray of the pelvis 2. Sigmoidoscopy 3. Endoscopy 4. Pap smear
When discontinuing an IV, the nurse will:
1. remove the dressing, remove the catheter, dispose of the used equipment in the "sharps" container, and chart observations and actions. 2. observe the site for redness, swelling, and pain and put on sterile gloves. Remove the dressing catheter and chart findings and action. 3. observe the site for redness, swelling, and pain and put on clean gloves. Remove the dressing and catheter, place a 2 ? 2 dressing over the site, and chart findings and action. 4. observe the site for redness, swelling, and pain and put on clean gloves. Remove the dressing and catheter; chart findings and action.
A patient's health practices and beliefs are part of the:
A) Psychosocial profile. B) Current health problem. C) Past health problem. D) Developmental considerations.