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
A comparison of (a) uniform, cup-shaped, normal erythrocytes
Normal Faults Common at divergent plate boundaries
Teaching an illterate patient
Patient teaching: heart assessment
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
Blood vessels: (A) normal artery; (B) constriction; (C) arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.