A Patient with a History of Squamous Cell Lung Cancer

question 42

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of squamous cell lung cancer is admitted to the hospital with arm and periorbital edema. After a few hours, the patient exhibits dyspnea, cyanosis, tachypnea, and an altered level of consciousness. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Administer oxygen.
• B) Call the physician.
• C) Monitor vital signs.
• D) Initiate seizure precautions.

Understand different performance appraisal methods and how to implement them.

Grasp the concept and importance of management development programs for various managerial levels.

Recognize the importance of the 360-degree feedback mechanism in performance appraisal.

Identify the goals and impacts of employee orientation and socialization processes within organizations.

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Definitions:

Farsightedness

The ability to anticipate and consider future consequences and trends in decision-making or planning, often associated with strategic thinking.

Technological Synergy

The phenomenon where the interaction or cooperation of two or more technologies produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Strategic Management

The process of setting goals, conducting analyses, making decisions, and implementing strategies in an organization to achieve its long-term objectives.

Scenario Analysis

A process of analyzing possible future events by considering alternative possible outcomes or scenarios.