A Patient Who Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Days with a Hip

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been hospitalized for 3 days with a hip fracture and Buck's traction has sudden onset shortness of breath and tachypnea. The patient tells the nurse, "I feel like I am going to die!" Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Stay with the patient and offer reassurance.
• B) Administer oxygen at 4 L/min by a nasal cannula.
• C) Notify the health care provider about the patient's symptoms.
• D) Check the patient's legs for swelling or tenderness.

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Definitions:

RUPA

Stands for the Revised Uniform Partnership Act, which is a set of laws adopted by many states to govern the operation of partnerships.

Mentally Incompetent

A legal status indicating that an individual is not capable of making decisions for themselves due to mental incapacity or illness.

Breach of Contract

The failure to perform as specified in a contract without a legitimate legal excuse.

RLLP

A Registered Limited Liability Partnership, a form of partnership that offers some partners limited liability regarding the partnership's debts and obligations.