The Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of COPD,and the Physician

question 1

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with a diagnosis of COPD,and the physician orders the patient to be placed on continuous noninvasive ventilation (NIV) .The nurse realizes that the patient should:

• A) Keep the mask on his face as tightly as possible
• B) Have arterial blood gas (ABGs) done at least every 6 hours
• C) Have a mask without quick-release straps
• D) Have increased blood pressure because of anxiety

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Definitions:

Atrial Fibrillation

A common type of heart arrhythmia characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart, leading to an increased risk of stroke and heart failure.

Abnormality

A deviation from the normal or average, often referring to irregularities in physical, physiological, or psychological functioning.

Artifact

In medical imaging, an artificial distortion or error in diagnostic images not representing the actual anatomy or condition.

Parkinson's Disease

A degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement and often includes tremors.