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Sportsfan2111

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The nurse is caring for a client with COPD. As they talk, the client asks what the difference is between ventilation and respiration. The nurse responds:
 
  1. Respiration is the intake of air into the lungs.
  2. Respiration refers to the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen at the cellular level.
  3. Ventilation refers to the movement of air in and out of the lungs.
  4. Ventilation refers to very shallow respirations.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with major depressive disorder who was recently placed on a high-potency neuroleptic (antipsychotic) medication. The client has not been eating well, is starting to get dehydrated, and has a temperature of 101F.
 
  The physician orders antibiotics. Six hours later, the nurse notice that the client's temperature has risen to 103F, and the client has muscle rigidity, and a fluctuating blood pressure. The priority of action for the nurse is to: 1. Discontinue neuroleptic and report symptoms to physician immediately.
  2. Chart the assessment findings and report them to the primary nurse at change of shift.
  3. Discontinue the neuroleptic and document assessment findings as cause for the action.
  4. Continue the medications and perform more frequent assessments of the client.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Respiration is the act of breathing.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: These symptoms are indicative of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a potentially fatal idiopathic response to high-potency neuroleptic medications. The medication should be discontinued, and the physician notified immediately.




Sportsfan2111

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


vickyvicksss

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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