A medical patient developed a new onset of shortness of breath with pulse oximetry (POX) ranging between 70 and 75 and a respiratory rate of 30 to 35 breaths per minute.
The patient did not respond to oxygen therapy with nasal prongs and was fitted with a partial rebreathing mask by the respiratory therapist. When maintaining this patient's oxygen delivery system, the nurse should:
A) Ensure that the reservoir bag deflates during inhalation and reinflates during exhalation
B) Teach the patient to breathe through his or her nose whenever possible
C) Ensure that the reservoir bag remains inflated at all times
D) Turn off the oxygen supply for 5 minutes each hour in order to stimulate the patient's respiratory drive
Question 2
The mobility, activity tolerance, and overall quality of life of a 79-year-old woman are severely diminished by her angina. The woman now lives with her daughter and son-in-law, both of whom are unsure how best to foster her well-being.
Which of the following teaching points of the nurse is most appropriate? A) Doing as much as you and your husband can for your mother will allow her to dedicate her energies to recovery..
B) The most beneficial approach for your mother is to treat her exactly as you did before she developed this disability..
C) It will be helpful for you both to occasionally remind your mother about the areas of her health and abilities that remain intact..
D) Try to maximize the amount of self-care that your mother performs and still treat her like a responsible person..
Normal Breath Sounds
Building competency in patient centered care
Measuring Radial Pulse
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.