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futuristic

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The nurse is teaching an older patient about an overnight sleep study to diagnose sleep apnea. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Oxygen saturation level will be measured.
  2. An electrocardiogram will be used to measure heart activity.
  3. Pins will be inserted into leg muscles to measure tone and tension.
  4. An electromyogram will be done to measure face and leg movements.
  5. An electroencephalogra m will be done to measure brain wave activity.

Question 2

A home health nurse is reviewing the medications that an older client is currently taking. Which of the following questions need to be included in the review? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Ask the client to assemble all medications, including prescribed, OTC, herbal, and vitamins.
  B) Ask the client how he is storing the medication.
  C) Ask the client how he is paying for his medications.
  D) Ask the client what side effects he would need to report to his physician.
  E) Determine if the client has any cultural or ethnic beliefs that would impact compliance with the medication regime.



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ndhahbi

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale: During an overnight sleep study, the patient's oxygen saturation level will be measured.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D, E




futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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