The nurse administers oxygen to a patient who has lost a moderate amount of blood following a motor vehicle crash. What is the primary reason for this intervention?
A. Ease the work of breathing for the patient
B. Prevent shock from developing
C. Provide comfort during assessment
D. Compensate for the reduction in circulating oxygen
Answer: D
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A) Purulent drainage around monitor access site B) Intracranial pressure 12 mm Hg at rest C) Intracranial pressure 20 mm Hg during suctioning D) Development of slight respiratory alkalosis
The rate of erythrocyte production is regulated by __________, a hormone released by the kidneys
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following tests should be performed annually in a 55-year-old woman?
a. Fecal occult blood test b. Sigmoidoscopy c. Hearing screening d. Mammogram
The presence of which pair of factors is a good predictor of a fluid deficit of at least 5% in an infant?
a. Weight loss and decreased heart rate b. Capillary refill of less than 2 seconds and no tears c. Increased skin elasticity and sunken anterior fontanel d. Dry mucous membranes and generally ill appearance