A child has been having an asthma attack for the last 8 hours. Because of the child's inability to exhale effectively, the nurse assesses for respiratory __________
ANS:
acidosis
Retained CO2 will lead to respiratory acidosis.
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The nurse frequently must assess a patient who is experiencing pain. When assessing the intensity of the pain, the nurse should:
a. ask whether there are any precipitating factors. b. question the patient about the location of the pain. c. offer the patient a pain scale to objectify the information. d. use open-ended questions to find out about the sensation.
___________________ is manifested by decreased urine output, dry mucous membranes, decreased capillary refill, a disparity in central and peripheral pulses, tachycardia, hypotension, and shock
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Which of the following heart defects increases pulmonary blood flow?
a. pulmonary stenosis c. pulmonary atresia b. patent ductus arteriosus d. tetralogy of Fallot