Med Surg Exam 1 (With complete solution)

A correct answers The nurse includes which nursing diagnosis in the plan of care for the patient admitted with pneumonia? A. Anxiety related to hypoxia B. Deficient knowledge related to cause of disorder C. Fear related to the threat of pain D. Ineffective breathing pattern related to decreased surfactant C correct answers The nurse is reviewing orders on the patient who is to receive supplemental oxygen. It is a priority for the nurse to follow up with the provider about which order? A. Nasal cannula at 2 L/min B. Venturi mask at 24% concentration C. Nasal cannula at 8 L/min D. Venturi mask at 50% concentration A, B, C, E correct answers What is the most important information for the nurse to include in the teaching plan about management of home oxygen therapy? (Select all that apply.) A. Do not change the settings of the oxygen without the health-care provider's permission. B. Place "No smoking" signs within the home. C. Oxygen is a fire hazard. D. Others may smoke around you as long as you do not smoke. E. Keep a fire extinguisher near the oxygen source A, D correct answers The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving oxygen therapy via the Venturi mask. Which complications are associated with oxygen therapy? (Select all that apply.) A. Oxygen toxicity B. Cachexia C. Bradycardia D. Absorption atelectasis E. Increased dead space A correct answers The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been orally intubated. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Assess for symmetrical chest rise and fall with ventilation