The Nurse Assesses That Suctioning Is Necessary for a Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses that suctioning is necessary for a patient with a tracheostomy when the patient:

• A) Becomes restless and has increases in vital signs.
• B) Has decreased peak airway pressure.
• C) Shows diaphoresis.
• D) Is coughing frothy mucus.

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Definitions:

Lenski's Classification

A sociological framework proposed by Gerhard Lenski that categorizes societies based on their technological advancement and economic systems, ranging from pre-industrial to post-industrial stages.

Subsistence Patterns

The means by which societies obtain food and other necessities for survival, including hunting, gathering, agriculture, or trade.

Social Inequality

A condition where societal resources and opportunities are unevenly distributed among different groups based on characteristics like race, gender, income, etc.

Durkheim

Émile Durkheim, a French sociologist known for his foundational contributions to the field of sociology, including his theories on social cohesion and the function of religion in society.