The Nurse Identifies the Collaborative Problem of Potential Complication: Pulmonary

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies the collaborative problem of potential complication: pulmonary edema for a patient in ADHF. When assessing the patient, the nurse will be most concerned about

• A) an apical pulse rate of 106 beats/min.
• B) an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air.
• C) weight gain of 1 kg (2.2 lb) over 24 hours.
• D) decreased hourly patient urinary output.

Recognize the leading causes of death in early childhood and preventive measures.

Understand the concepts of producer and consumer surplus in autarky and under international trade.

Analyze the impact of international trade on domestic industries, including the export and import sectors.

Determine how comparative advantage influences trade patterns and outcomes for specific goods.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Alkalosis

A condition characterized by an increase in the pH level of body fluids, typically due to an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of hydrogen ions.

Hyperventilation

A condition where breathing is rapid and deep, leading to excessive expulsion of circulating carbon dioxide.

Serum pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the serum, the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood, crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions.

Hemiparesis

Weakness on one side of the body, which can be a result of various neurological injuries or conditions.