Which of the following results in decreased gas exchange in older adults? a) The elasticity of the lungs increases with age. b) The alveolar walls become thicker. c) The number of alveoli decreases with age. d) The alveolar walls contain fewer capillaries.

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Which of the following results in decreased gas exchange in older adults?

a) The elasticity of the lungs increases with age.
b) The alveolar walls become thicker.
c) The number of alveoli decreases with age.
d) The alveolar walls contain fewer capillaries.

 
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A PACU nurse receives a postoperative patient who received general anesthesia with a hard plastic oral airway in place. The patient has clear lung sounds, even and unlabored respirations of 16, and an oxygen saturation of 98%. The patient is minimally responsive to painful stimuli. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? a) Continue with frequent patient assessments. b) Remove the oral airway. c) Notify the physician of impaired neurological status. d) Obtain vital signs, including pulse oximetry, every 5 minutes.

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A PACU nurse receives a postoperative patient who received general anesthesia with a hard plastic oral airway in place. The patient has clear lung sounds, even and unlabored respirations of 16, and an oxygen saturation of 98%. The patient is minimally responsive to painful stimuli. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

a) Continue with frequent patient assessments.
b) Remove the oral airway.
c) Notify the physician of impaired neurological status.
d) Obtain vital signs, including pulse oximetry, every 5 minutes.

 
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Your client has a pressure ulcer over the sacral area that is believed to be due to shearing force. The client’s family asks you to explain shearing force. You would be most accurate if you tell the family that shearing force involves: 1. A tearing of the muscle tissue due to a considerable downward force. 2. A sudden break in skin integrity due to being pulled against the bed linens. 3. A superficial skin fold getting pinched, and tissues irritated by the pressure. 4. Superficial skin surface relatively unmoving in relation to the bed surface.

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Your client has a pressure ulcer over the sacral area that is believed to be due to shearing force. The client’s family asks you to explain shearing force. You would be most accurate if you tell the family that shearing force involves:

1. A tearing of the muscle tissue due to a considerable downward force.
2. A sudden break in skin integrity due to being pulled against the bed linens.
3. A superficial skin fold getting pinched, and tissues irritated by the pressure.
4. Superficial skin surface relatively unmoving in relation to the bed surface.

 
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nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the patient’s wishes with the family. The nurse is acting as the patient’s: A. Educator B. Advocate C. Caregiver D. Case manager

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nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the patient’s wishes with the family. The nurse is acting as the patient’s:
A. Educator

B. Advocate

C. Caregiver

D. Case manager

 
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