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A client is dying of Alzheimer disease and is being cared for in an inpatient setting for his last days. In anticipation of the client's imminent death, assessments and interventions have been limited to those necessary to maintain comfort.
 
  However, the nurse has taken a set of vital signs in response to signs of multiple organ failure. What vital signs are consistent with multiple organ failure? Select all that apply. A) Hypotension
  B) Hypothermia
  C) Bradypnea
  D) A weak, thready pulse
  E) Increased oxygen saturation

Question 2

When a client is placed in strict isolation, barrier protective equipment must be applied before any client care is provided. Additionally, which of these actions is part of this procedure?
 
  a. All linens and trash are double-bagged prior to removal from the client's room.
  b. Plates and utensils used for food service are washed in the client's room for reuse.
  c. Any item, such as books and newspapers, must remain in the client's room.
  d. Visitors are prohibited from seeing the client.



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chjcharjto14

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Answer to Question 1

A, D
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Multiple organ failure is often accompanied by hypotension and a weak, irregular pulse. Hypothermia and low respiratory rate are less common than fever and dyspnea or increased irregular respirations. It would be unusual for oxygen saturation to increase near death.

Answer to Question 2

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Double-bagging allows the washing of soiled linen without human contact. When the linen is double-bagged, the first bag is removed before washing and the second bag goes into the machine with the dirty linen and dissolves.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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