Part 2 of 2 A client with a long history of COPD is admitted for increased shortness of breath and productive cough. The nurse notes the following changes over the past hour: The client, normally alert, is now drowsy and difficult to keep awake. Respiratory rate has decreased from 18 to 10 breaths/min. Breath sounds are markedly diminished and accessory muscle use noted. Oxygen saturation is 92% on 3 L/min via nasal cannula. ABGs pH 7.36 PaCO₂ 60 mmHg HCO₃⁻ 32 mEq/L PaO₂ 70 mmHg SaO₂ 93% Based on the client’s change in condition, which action is the nurse’s priority?

Q23. The nurse is administering a parenteral nutrition infusion to a patient. The nurse will implement which measures to prevent infection? (Select all that apply.)

Q37.  In planning care for a child with recurrent otitis media, which preventive measures should the nurse prioritize? (Select all that apply)

Protein breakdown begins in the ___________, requiring the acidic conditions found there.

Which joint mobilization would most effectively improve hip flexion in this patient?

A patient is asked to do chin tucks for posture training.  What motions are happening at the head and neck during an axial extension?  

Q26. The nurse is providing care to a client whose medication therapy for the treatment of renal calculi has failed. Based on this data, which treatment option does the nurse anticipate for this client?

Q14.  A patient is receiving a nutritional supplement via an enteral feeding tube. The nurse will monitor for which common adverse effect?

Trish is driving when a van pulls up and almost causes an accident. Her heart begins to pound and her blood pressure increases. She is likely in the ___ phase of general adaptation syndrome. 

The patient questions the nurse about using complementary therapies to help manage their osteoarthritis. How should the nurse respond?