42. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CO…
42. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. The patient becomes increasingly drowsy and confused. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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17. During a mass casualty incident at a large event, a nurse encounters a client who is found unresponsive, does not exhibit any spontaneous breathing, and shows no signs of movement. Based on the SALT triage system, which triage tag color should the nurse assign to this client?
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24. A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients who are pregnant. The nurse should anticipate that the provider will order an amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein screening for which of the following clients?
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25. A nurse is assigned to a patient who has just arrived in the emergency department with symptoms of acute respiratory distress. The patient’s vital signs are within normal limits, but there are subtle signs of worsening respiratory function. The initial assessment reveals difficulty in breathing. Which of the following actions is priority for the nurse to implement?
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33. A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED) following an injury. The nurse demonstrates concern and involves the client’s family in the decision making. Which of the following outcomes is the nurse’s primary goal from this interaction?
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