A client with a systemic infection from an infected leg wound ...

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A client with a systemic infection from an infected leg wound tells the nurse, It's getting hard to breathe.. The nurse realizes this client is at risk for developing:
 
  1. Deep vein thrombosis.
   2. Anemia.
   3. Allergic response from antibiotic therapy.
   4. Acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Question 2

A nurse has worked on the same unit for a number of years. The nurse is highly respected by peers and physicians and influences coworkers to achieve group goals. The new nurse on the unit recognizes that:
 
  1. This nurse should be told about issues affecting the unit.
   2. This nurse would be helpful with clinical questions.
   3. This nurse challenges the authority of the manager.
   4. This nurse should become the manager.

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Answer to Question 1

4. Acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Rationale:
Sepsis is the most common cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome. The client has a systemic infection, which is sepsis, and is complaining that it is getting hard to breathe. The nurse should suspect the client is developing acute respiratory distress. Deep vein thrombosis, anemia, or allergic response from antibiotic therapy may or may not be associated with a systemic infection from an infected leg wound and are not associated with the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

2. This nurse would be helpful with clinical questions.

Rationale:
A recognized informal leader is an excellent resource for new nurses on the unit. This nurse can be a stabilizing force during the shift. The manager, not the informal leader, should be told about issues that affect the unit. An informal leader is usually not a challenge to the manager; on the contrary, this nurse can assist the manager to assimilate new nurses so that the manager is free to manage. Sometimes an informal leader can be a challenge to a manager, but a smart manager will enlist this nurse's cooperation in the interest of a smooth running unit. An informal leader may not always make the best manager as the roles are different.

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

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