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.)

After assisting with a bedpan, the nurse notes that the client’s stool is streaked with bright-red blood. What would the nurse do first?

A dependent, confused client is being given a bedpan. How can the nurse best ensure the client’s safety?

Which of the following allows for quick, easy access to medical images?

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?

The student nurse is unsure of the BP measurement. What should the student nurse do first?

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If Bertha wanted to show her friends the difference between working memory and long-term memory, she could say,

Using the image below, please choose the correct BP combination:

What would be the nurse’s priority in order to minimize a patient’s risk for injury during oxygen therapy?