An elderly woman is hospitalized with pneumonia and anemia a…
An elderly woman is hospitalized with pneumonia and anemia and has a history of heart failure. She is weak and has a poor cough effort. Her current vital signs are temperature 100.2 °F (37.9 °C), pulse 114, respiration 26, blood pressure 106/58. She has oxygen ordered at 2 liters by nasal cannula. Her oxygen saturation measures 88% when on room air, 93% with supplemental oxygen. She develops shortness of breath on any activity and eats little because it is difficult for her to eat and breathe at the same time. Which of the following are risk factors for this patient developing hypoxia? (Select all that apply.)
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The nurse has delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the skill of assisting with a bedpan for a client who has had discomfort when walking to the bathroom. Which statement made by the NAP requires the nurse’s follow-up?
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