Author Question: The amount of air inspired and expired with each breath while a patient is on mechanical ventilation ... (Read 44 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The amount of air inspired and expired with each breath while a patient is on mechanical ventilation is known as the ________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The client appears tense and upset during admission. The nurse should:

A. Get a referral for a psychologist
B. Postpone the admission interview
C. Tell the client that everything will be fine
D. Provide time for the client to ask questions

kjohnson · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

tidal volume
The tidal volume, the amount of air per breath, is usually set by the patient's ideal body weight (5 to 8 mL/kg).

Answer to Question 2

D
D. Providing adequate time will allow the client to develop rapport and discuss concerns with the nurse, therefore decreasing tension.
A. Admission to a health care agency is often stressful for the client. Referral to a psychologist is premature at this time.
B. Postponing the interview may increase the client's concerns by not allowing time for orientation to the environment and answering questions until a later time.
C. Telling the client that everything will be fine is false reassurance and is not helpful for an upset client.