HESI PN MED SURG
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LPN MED SURG EXAM Three days after surgery, a male client suddenly grabs his right chest and becomes short of breath, pale, and diaphoretic. The practical nurse (PN) immediately assesses his vital ... signs and obtains 100/80 mm Hg blood pressure, 110 beats/min heart rate, and 36 breaths/min respiratory rate. What action is most important for the PN to take next? Apply oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula. An elderly female client with dementia is transferred from a long-term care unit to an acute care unit. The client's children express concern that their mother's confusion is worsening. How should the practical nurse (PN) respond? Confusion in an older person often follows relocation to new surroundings." A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complains of extreme fatigue after coughing. Which self-care measures should the practical nurse (PN) suggest to minimize dyspnea? (Select all that apply.) 1.Assume a sitting position with shoulders relaxed and knees flexed. 2.Support forearms with a pillow and place both feet flat on the floor. 3.Slightly drop the head, bend forward, and slowly exhale with pursed lips. 4.Resume sitting up straight, using diaphragm [Show More]
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