Author Question: An outbreak of an infectious disease such as SARS in many parts of the world is known as a ... (Read 78 times)

clippers!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 828
An outbreak of an infectious disease such as SARS in many parts of the world is known as a ______________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

When evaluating the effects of PCA, the nurse notes that the patient is sedated and is difficult to arouse. What step should the nurse take next?
 
  a. Insert an airway.
  b. Turn patient to the side.
  c. Stop the PCA.
  d. Expect this as a patient outcome of the therapy.



raenoj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Answer to Question 1

pandemic
A pandemic is an epidemic that occurs in many parts of the world.

Answer to Question 2

C
If the patient is sedated and is not readily arousable, stop the PCA. As long as the patient has spontaneous respirations, instruct him or her to take deep breaths. Apply oxygen at 2 L via nasal cannula. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees, unless contraindicated, to facilitate respirations. Heavy sedation is not an expected outcome of PCA therapy. Evaluate for the presence of analgesic side effects. Maintain a slightly drowsy, easily aroused patient.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

Did you know?

Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library