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natalie2426

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Karen is a nurse caring for a 67-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As Karen begins her head to toe assessment of the patient, she finds that his pulse oxi-metry reading is 89 on room air.
 
  What is Karen's first priority? A. Administering oxygen immediately
  B. Calling the physician for an order for oxygen
  C. Assisting the patient into a recumbent position
  D. Determining the patient's normal pulse oximetry reading

Question 2

Ira is a nurse who is discussing catheter care with Mike, a nursing assistive personnel. Ira tells Mike that catheter care is very important in the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTI).
 
  Ira cites research that states the percentage of health careacquired infections associated with in-dwelling urinary catheters is which of the following? A. 50
  B. 60
  C. 70
  D. 80



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Answer to Question 1

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When caring for patients with COPD and chronically elevated PaCO2 levels, remember that in-appropriate administration of excessive oxygen will result in hypoventilation. The most effective position for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases is the 45-degree semi-Fowler's position, us-ing gravity to assist in lung expansion and reduce pressure from the abdomen on the diaphragm.

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Eighty percent of health careassociated infections are associated with indwelling catheter use.




natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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