A Patient with Respiratory Failure Has a Respiratory Rate of 6

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with respiratory failure has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min and an oxygen saturation (SpO₂) of 88%. The patient is increasingly lethargic. Which intervention will the nurse anticipate?

• A)Administration of 100% O₂ by non-rebreather mask
• B)Endotracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation
• C)Insertion of a mini-tracheostomy with frequent suctioning
• D)Initiation of continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPAP)

Grasp the significance of social and psychological needs in affecting human motivation and well-being.

Explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs and identify examples of behaviors motivated by different levels of needs within the hierarchy.

Recognize the role of cultural and personal experiences in shaping what motivates individuals.

Assess the criticisms of motivational theories and their cultural and individual variations.

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