A patient has recently had a right shoulder arthroplasty. The patient can perform eating independently, but is unable to shower independently because she can’t reach over her head to wash her hair and requires a personal care attendant. Which level of ADL does this patient experience in regard to hygiene?

A patient has recently had a right shoulder arthroplasty. The patient can perform eating independently, but is unable to shower independently because she can’t reach over her head to wash her hair and requires a personal care attendant. Which level of ADL does this patient experience in regard to hygiene?

A patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is on IV antibiotics. What nursing intervention is critical in evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment?

A 35-year-old is brought to the emergency department  because of worsening shortness of breath and cough. The client has a history of asthma, which has been further exacerbated since he started to have a runny nose, cough, and fever 2 days ago. The physical examination reveals a sick-looking client whose vitals are temperature 100.2 °F (37.9 °C), blood pressure 135/80 mm Hg, heart rate 130 bpm, and respiratory rate 30 breaths/min. He has difficulty talking. His chest exam reveals intercostal retraction and generalized wheezing. What is the clinical sign that indicates the most significant respiratory emergency?

A patient on 4 L/min of oxygen by nasal cannula has an arterial blood gas performed. The patient has normal work of breathing, with a respiratory rate of 23 breaths/min. The arterial blood gas indicates a pH of 7.40, PaO2 = 92 mm Hg, and PaCO2 = 42 mm Hg. Which of the following is most appropriate? 

The nurse correlates which clinical manifestation as the earliest compensatory mechanism in the patient with influenza?

Which nursing diagnosis should be prioritized for a patient with pneumonia and worsening respiratory distress?

A patient is scheduled to perform a pulmonary function test. The nurse should inform the patient the patient of the following?

A patient is being admitted to the urgent care unit with acute rhinosinusitis. Which complications should the nurse evaluate for?

A patient is scheduled for pulmonary function testing. Which nursing action is most appropriate for the patient?