The nurse is caring for a patient who is hospitalized for pneumonia. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
a. Activity intolerance r/t generalized weakness and hypoxemia
b. Imbalanced nutrition r/t poor appetite and increased metabolic needs
c. Ineffective airway clearance r/t thick secretions in trachea and bronchi
d. Knowledge deficit r/t use of nebulizer and inhaled bronchodilators
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube who was transported to radiology for testing. When the patient returns to the nursing unit, the transporter shows the nurse the patient's chest tube collection device,
which was badly damaged after being caught in the elevator door. What is the priority action of the nurse?
a.
Clamp the chest tube until the collection device is replaced.
b.
Cover the insertion site with a new occlusive dressing.
c.
Ensure that there is gentle bubbling in the water seal chamber.
d.
Check the patient's lung sounds and pulse oximetry.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
Patient health history form.
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient
Medical Gymnasts Assist Patient in Performing Movements, 1909.