The patient is in severe metabolic acidosis from diabetic ketoacidosis. Based on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, what change in the plan of care does the nurse expect?
A) Reduction of inhaled oxygen as hemoglobin is fully saturated
B) Use of positive-pressure ventilation to improve alveolar expansion
C) Increase in inhaled oxygen as hemoglobin saturation is low
D) Increase in ventilation rate to help excrete carbon dioxide
C
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1. Urban sprawl. 2. Poor land use mix. 3. The built environment. 4. The community ecological footprint.
A home care nurse is making an initial visit to a 68-year-old man. The nurse finds the man tearful and withdrawn. Even though the man lives alone and has no family, he has been managing well at home up until this time
What would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? A) Reassess the patient's psychosocial status and make the necessary referrals B) Have the patient volunteer in the community for social contact C) Arrange for him to be reassessed by his physician D) Encourage joining a group that plays cards every week
What should the nurse recognize as evidence that the client is recovering from preeclampsia?
a. 1+ protein in urine b. 2+ pitting edema in lower extremities c. Urine output >100 mL/hr d. Deep tendon reflexes +2
A nurse is caring for an elderly client with depression. The nurse understands that the client is in the post-parenting phase. Which suggestion should the nurse give the client?
A) Arrange for frequent family functions B) Earn a living to avoid dependency on children C) Maintain relationships with grown children D) Get involved in their children's activities