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TFauchery

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When evaluating the effectiveness of a medication administered via a PCA pump, it is noted that the client is sedated and not easily aroused. The nurse would:
 
  A. Insert an airway
  B. Turn client to his or her side
  C. Stop the PCA
  D. Have expected this as a client outcome of the therapy

Question 2

______________ is often indicated to collect sputum from patients unable to spontaneously produce a sample for laboratory analysis.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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jsm54321

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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C. Client is sedated and not readily arousable. Stop PCA.
A. Instruct client to take deep breaths. Apply oxygen at 2 L per nasal cannula.
B. Elevate head of bed 30 degrees, unless contraindicated.
D. Evaluate for presence of analgesic side effects. Maintain a slightly drowsy, easily aroused client.

Answer to Question 2

Suctioning
Suctioning is often indicated to collect sputum from patients unable to spontaneously produce a sample for laboratory analysis.


TFauchery

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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