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JMatthes

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The nurse is administering oxygen to clients in the PACU. What is the most important safety issue related to oxygen that the nurse should consider?
 
  A) Oxygen allows common flammable materials to burn faster and hotter.
  B) Oxygen should be given to all clients postoperatively to prevent nosocomial infections.
  C) Oxygen can increase the heart's work of pumping blood.
  D) Decreased oxygen concentration weakens the stimulus to breathe.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for an elderly client with a respiratory disorder. The nurse assesses
  which in the client as a result of aging?
 
  A) Hypothermia as a response to illness.
  B) Intermittent fevers.
  C) A lower baseline body temperature.
  D) Presence of febrile response


tjayeee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Oxygen is necessary for anything to burn, and increasing oxygen allows common flammable materials to burn faster and hotter. Excess oxygen is not helpful; in fact, it can be harmful. Therefore, oxygen is prescribed as a medication and is administered under controlled conditions. When used properly, oxygen can decrease the heart's work of pumping blood and increased oxygen concentration can weaken the stimulus to breathe by affecting the ventilatory drive control mechanisms.

Answer to Question 2

C


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