The Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂)for a Patient with Left Lower Lobe

question 15

Multiple Choice

The oxygen saturation (SpO₂) for a patient with left lower lobe pneumonia is 90%.The patient has rhonchi,a weak cough effort,and complains of fatigue.Which action is a priority for the nurse to take?

• A) Position the patient on the left side.
• B) Assist the patient with staged coughing.
• C) Place a humidifier in the patient's room.
• D) Schedule a 2-hour rest period for the patient.

Understand the significance of motivations in goal-oriented behavior.

Understand the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Recognize the conceptual basis of drive-reduction theory.

Distinguish between biological drives and learned motives.

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