Advantages of small volume nebulizers (SVNs) include which o…

Advantages of small volume nebulizers (SVNs) include which of the following?1. Ability to aerosolize many drug solutions2. Minimal cooperation or coordination required for inhalation3. Drug concentration and dose cannot be modified4. Tachypneic breathing must be used

A client is experiencing severe chest pain following an elec…

A client is experiencing severe chest pain following an electrical injury while installing an electric pole during a storm where lightning struck and traveled through the lines to where the lineman was working. Which priority assessment data should be obtained from this client?

When assessing a 22-year-old patient who required emergency…

When assessing a 22-year-old patient who required emergency surgery and multiple transfusions 3 days ago, the nurse finds that the patient looks anxious and has labored respirations at a rate of 38 breaths/min. B/P 99/58. HR=130. The oxygen saturation is 86% with the oxygen delivery at 12 L/min simple face mask. Which action is most appropriate?