A Nurse Cares for a Client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) .The client states,"I do not want to be placed on a mechanical ventilator." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "You should discuss this with your family and health care provider."
• B) "Why are you afraid of being placed on a breathing machine?"
• C) "Using the incentive spirometer each hour will delay the need for a ventilator."
• D) "What would you like to be done if you begin to have difficulty breathing?"

Analyze the effects of inflation on investment returns and purchasing power.

Comprehend the impact of government fiscal policies on interest rates.

Understand the relationship between risk and return in investment decisions.

Learn about the factors determining the level of real interest rates.

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Definitions:

Major Organs

Essential organs within an organism that perform critical functions necessary for life, such as the heart, brain, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Age Of Viability

The stage of fetal development at which the fetus has the capability to survive outside the uterus with medical support, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.

Prematurely

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

Infant

An infant or newborn, generally referring to a child from their time of birth up to 12 months old.