A Client Has Returned from an Extensive Excision of a Malignant

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client has returned from an extensive excision of a malignant oral tumor. On assessment, the nurse finds the client sitting in a high-Fowler position and complaining of jaw pain. The patient is dusky in color, but vital signs are within normal limits. The priority action by the nurse at this time is to

• A) assess oxygenation status by checking pulse oximetry and lung sounds.
• B) call the physician and anticipate an order for an electrocardiogram (ECG).
• C) have the client rate the pain and then administer the ordered pain medication.
• D) remove the oral packing to assess the surgical incision.

Distinguish between normal and inferior goods and their responses to income changes.

Recognize factors that cause shifts in demand and supply curves.

Understand the law of supply and how price influences quantity supplied.

Analyze the impact of technological advancements on supply.

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