A nurse assists a patient with dyspnea to sit in a high Fowler position. What process allows gravity to help move oxygen from the pulmonary capillaries into the blood when the patient is in this position?
a. Active transport
b. Diffusion
c. Filtration
d. Osmosis
B
The Fowler position increases blood flow through the lungs and therefore facilitates better oxy-gen diffusion.
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1. Ankylosing spondylitis 2. Axial loading 3. Hyperflexion 4. Hyperextension
The nurse recalls that the Healthy People 2020 objectives for vision include directives for: (Select all that apply.)
a. vision screening for children 10 years of age and younger. b. reduction of uncorrected refractive errors. c. reduction of diabetic retinopathy. d. reduction of visual impairment related to cataracts. e. increased use of protective eyewear.
A client with neurologic disease and associated immobility is at high risk for which of the following adverse events?
A. Impaired skin integrity related to immobilization devices B. Decreased muscle strength related to reduced activity C. Urinary tract infection related to barriers to elimination D. Injury related to lift and transfer techniques
The nurse is precepting a student nurse and is careful to check with the student all components of the medication process. The nurse explains to the student that most errors occur in
a. Ordering and transcribing. b. Dispensing and administering. c. Dispensing and transcribing. d. Ordering and administering.