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folubunmi

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse assesses a client's sputum as being green and realizes this finding is most characteristic of:
 
  1. asthma.
  2. bacterial infection.
  3. pneumonia.
  4. pulmonary edema.

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A client states he has had a cold for 3 days and has been running a fever. His oxygen saturation reading is 85 and he appears anxious. Which is the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to take at this time?
 
  1. Place the client in a recumbent position to facilitate inspiration.
  2. Administer oxygen via mask per order.
  3. Assess the client's coping mechanisms.
  4. Administer antibiotics as ordered.


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mcomstock09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

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folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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