Answer to Question 1
B
The need to urinate is an intermediate priority. This is a non-emergency, non-life-threatening ac-tual or potential need that the client or family members are experiencing.
An obstructed airway is a high-priority need because it is an immediate threat to a client's sur-vival or safety.
Loss of consciousness is a high-priority need because it is an immediate threat to a client's sur-vival or safety.
Activities of daily living in the home environment are a fourth-order priority need. This is an ac-tual or potential problem with which the client or family members may need help in the future.
Answer to Question 2
D
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A In metabolic acidosis, the patient's pH would be below 7.35, and the HCO3 would be below 22 mmol/L. The patient is not experiencing metabolic acidosis.
B In respiratory acidosis, the patient's pH would be below 7.35, and the PaCO2 would be elevated above 45 mm Hg. The patient is not experiencing respiratory acidosis.
C In respiratory alkalosis, the patient's pH would be above 7.45, and the PaCO2 would be below 35 mm Hg. The patient is not experiencing respiratory alkalosis.
D The patient's pH is elevated at 7.48 (normal, 7.35 to 7.45), the PaCO2 is normal at 42 (normal, 35 to 45 mm Hg), and the HCO3 is elevated at 32 (normal, 22 to 26 mmol/L). The patient is experiencing metabolic alkalosis.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
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Personal care setting.
Example of simplified note for a nonmedical setting.
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement