A Client Begins to Hyperventilate After Learning That a Breast

question 61

Multiple Choice

A client begins to hyperventilate after learning that a breast biopsy was positive for cancer.After a few minutes,the client loses consciousness.Which action by the nurse is the priority?

• A) Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• B) Raise the side rails on the bed.
• C) Notify the physician.
• D) Insert an intravenous access device.

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Definitions:

Health Care-Associated Infection

A type of infection acquired by patients during healthcare treatment for other conditions.

Routine Practices

Standardized methods and procedures followed in healthcare to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

Chain of Infection

A series of steps showing how infectious diseases are transmitted from one source to another.

Contact Precautions

Measures taken to prevent the spread of diseases that can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with an infected individual.