A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. The patient's oxygen saturation is below normal. What abnormal respiratory process does this demonstrate?
A) changes in the alveolar-capillary membrane and diffusion
B) alterations in the structures of the ribs and diaphragm
C) rapid decreases in atmospheric and intrapulmonic pressures
D) lower-than-normal concentrations of environmental oxygen
Question 2
Laboratory results for a patient on prolonged bedrest include a high level of urinary calcium. What risk does this pose for the patient?
A) urinary calcium is not a concern C) increased urinary output
B) renal calculi (kidney stones) D) imbalanced intake/output
Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
Patient Teaching
Patient teaching: lung assessment
Computerized Patient Record (CPR)
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.