Which Intervention Will the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has cardiogenic shock?

• A) Avoid elevating head of bed.
• B) Check temperature every 2 hours.
• C) Monitor breath sounds frequently.
• D) Assess skin for flushing and itching.

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Definitions:

Acute Respiratory Failure

A sudden and life-threatening inability of the lungs to provide adequate oxygen to the blood or remove carbon dioxide from the body.

Chronic Respiratory Failure

A long-term condition where the lungs cannot exchange gases effectively, leading to low oxygen or high carbon dioxide in the blood.

Hypoxia

A condition where the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.

Black Lung Disease

A lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust over a long period, leading to lung damage and breathing difficulties.