A patient in the cardiac PACU was just extubated, 5 hours after ...

[bio_gurl]

A patient in the cardiac PACU was just extubated, 5 hours after the conclusion of a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). How can the patient's nurse best promote adequate gas exchange for this patient?
 
  A) Apply continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as ordered.
  B) Perform deep suctioning q1h.
  C) Reposition the patient frequently.
  D) Administer nebulized bronchodilators and corticosteroids as ordered.

Question 2

Interventions such as promotion of nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction should be undertaken by the nurse for patients who have HIV infection, primarily because these interventions will
 
  a. promote a feeling of well-being in the patient.
  b. improve immune function.
  c. prevent transmission of the virus to others.
  d. increase the patient's strength and ability to care for him- or herself.

[kaillie]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
HIV disease progression may be delayed by promoting a healthy immune system. Useful interventions for HIV-infected patients include the following: nutritional changes that maintain lean body mass, regular exercise, and stress reduction.

[bio_gurl]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[carojassy25]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it