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1) A client on the medical/surgical unit complains of sudden chest pains.
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2) The nurse is observing the UAP taking the temperature of an unc
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B) The rectal, tympanic, or scanner method is preferred.
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ow that the cl ient is receiving enough oxygen?
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A Concept-Based Approach
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1) A client on the medical/surgical unit complains of sudden chest pains.
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D) Turn client from supine to mv mv mv mv
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client, to avoid making the change in client's condition worse.
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onscious cl ient. Which route will the nurse question the UAP using?
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A) Oral
B) Rectal
C) Scanner
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B) The rectal, tympanic, or scanner method is preferred.
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should th e nurse use to check the baby's temperature?
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dren.
D) The tympanic membrane may be used for 3 mont
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hs or older.Page Ref: 29
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Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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B) Pulse oximeter m v
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