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Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 63-year-old patient with bilateral pneumonia was admitted to the intensive care unit. The nurse who initially prepared her plan of care identified that she had the collaborative problem of Potential complications: hypoxemia.

This is considered a collaborative problem because it requires: A. monitoring for signs of acid-base imbalance.
B. ensuring adequate hydration.
C. evaluating the effects of positioning on oxygenation.
D. both nursing and physician-prescribed interventions.

Question 2

A 40-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction 4 days ago. The patient appears anxious about how this event will affect his future. The nurse knows that an effective principle to incorporate in a teaching session is:

A. role-playing.
B. patient motivation.
C. developmental capability.
D. special needs for this age-group.

britb2u · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A collaborative problem is an actual or potential physiological complication that nurses monitor to detect the onset of changes in a patient's status. When collaborative problems develop, nurses collaborate with personnel from other health care disciplines, such as social workers and dietitians.

Answer to Question 2

B
Role-playing is a technique used to teach ideas and attitudes. Developmental capability refers to the patient's ability to learn. When examining age groups, nurses take into account development capability for learning as well as biological, motor, language and personal-social development.