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genevieve1028

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A nurse who works in a critical care setting is caring for an adult female patient who was diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and promptly placed on positive-end expiratory pressure (PEEP).
 
  When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis should be prioritized?
  A) Impaired gas exchange
  B) Risk for aspiration
  C) Acute pain
  D) Anxiety

Question 2

After a fall in the supermarket near his home, Mr. G has experienced a slow recovery in hospital from hip replacement surgery 9 weeks prior, enduring a postoperative infection and a slow resumption of mobility.
 
  Consequently, the care team has recommended that Mr. G be moved to a facility better able to meet his rehabilitative needs. Which of the following goals should be prioritized during his rehabilitation? A) Effective pain management
  B) A return to pre-fall levels of mobility
  C) Improvement in functional capacity
  D) Freedom from infection



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brittiany.barnes

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C
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A priority in rehabilitation is the improvement in functional capacity. The other cited goals may be components of this, but none of them would supersede it in importance.




genevieve1028

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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