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bobthebuilder

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Order these outcomes from highest to lowest priority. The patient will:
 
  a. consume at least 50 of every meal.
  b. identify assets and strengths about self.
  c. describe characteristics of an intimate relationship.
  d. identify reasons to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

Question 2

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is hospitalized for respiratory distress and has improved. She becomes very anxious when experiencing shortness of breath.
 
  One evening she is found to be restless and disorganized in her behavior and conversation. Which of the following should be considered first in determining the possible causes of these changes? a. She is becoming more anxious as her respiratory status worsens.
  b. The multiple neurocognitive changes may be due to hypoxia.
  c. Her anxiety is increasing due to fears of decreasing independence.
  d. She is exhibiting early signs of dementia due to chronic hypoxia.



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Answer to Question 1

1 . A
2 . D
3 . C
4 . B

Correct prioritization is vital to ensure the well-being of patients in a nurse's care. Health (physiological needs) is first, followed by safety/security, interpersonal (love and belonging), and self-esteem needs.

Answer to Question 2

B
Hypoxia can mimic anxiety by causing restlessness, purposeless or repetitive activity, disorganization, and confusion. Persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are often anxious about shortness of breath and the impact of their illness on their future health and independence, but because hypoxia presents a risk to the patient's health and safety, this potential cause of the patient's presentation should be considered first. Dementia develops slowly, unlike the acute mental status changes seen here.



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