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dmcintosh

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When assessing the pulse of a client, the nurse will include which characteristics?
 
  1. Rate.
  2. Rhythm.
  3. Volume.
  4. Tone.
  5. Viscosity.

Question 2

When assessing a client's respirations, the nurse realizes that the respiratory centers and chemoreceptors respond to changes in:
 
  1. Oxygen concentration.
  2. Carbon dioxide concentration.
  3. Hydrogen ions.
  4. Potassium level.
  5. Serum calcium level.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: When assessing the pulse, the nurse collects data about the rate.
Rationale 2: When assessing the pulse, the nurse collects data about the rhythm.
Rationale 3: When assessing the pulse, the nurse collects data about the volume.
Rationale 4: Tone is not a characteristic of a pulse.
Rationale 5: Viscosity is not a characteristic of a pulse.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: The respiratory centers and chemoreceptors respond to changes in the concentration of oxygen.
Rationale 2: The respiratory centers and chemoreceptors respond to changes in the concentration of carbon dioxide.
Rationale 3: The respiratory centers and chemoreceptors respond to changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions.
Rationale 4: The respiratory centers and chemoreceptors do not respond to changes in the potassium level.
Rationale 5: The respiratory centers and chemoreceptors do not respond to changes in the serum calcium level.





 

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