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Why is it important to suction the patient for no longer than 10 seconds at a time?
Why is it important to suction the patient for no longer than 10 seconds at a time?
- To reduce the risk of infection
- To prevent trauma to the airway (correct)
- To prevent Respiratory Acidosis
- To prevent oxygen desaturation
What is the purpose of positioning the patient on their side?
What is the purpose of positioning the patient on their side?
- To facilitate suctioning
- To prevent aspiration (correct)
- To enhance cardiac output
- To improve respiratory status
What should the nurse monitor continuously during acute care?
What should the nurse monitor continuously during acute care?
- Mental status and cardiac status (correct)
- Cardiac status and respiratory rate
- Body temperature and mental status
- Body temperature and intake/output records
What should the nurse aim to maintain during acute care?
What should the nurse aim to maintain during acute care?
Why should the nurse monitor the patient's lower extremities?
Why should the nurse monitor the patient's lower extremities?
What should the nurse do to promote physical mobility?
What should the nurse do to promote physical mobility?
When feeding a patient to avoid aspiration, what is the recommended position?
When feeding a patient to avoid aspiration, what is the recommended position?
What is the recommended consistency of liquids for a patient to avoid aspiration?
What is the recommended consistency of liquids for a patient to avoid aspiration?
What should be done after eating to avoid aspiration?
What should be done after eating to avoid aspiration?
Why should distractions be minimized during eating?
Why should distractions be minimized during eating?
What should be available at the bedside in case of choking or aspiration?
What should be available at the bedside in case of choking or aspiration?
What should be done to ensure the patient swallows safely?
What should be done to ensure the patient swallows safely?
What is the primary goal of promoting the use of the unaffected arm in daily activities?
What is the primary goal of promoting the use of the unaffected arm in daily activities?
When assisting with self-dressing, what technique should the patient be taught?
When assisting with self-dressing, what technique should the patient be taught?
What is the primary reason for collaborating with the occupational therapist?
What is the primary reason for collaborating with the occupational therapist?
What should the nurse do when the patient does not respond verbally?
What should the nurse do when the patient does not respond verbally?
What is the primary outcome of accepting the patient and providing dignity and respect?
What is the primary outcome of accepting the patient and providing dignity and respect?
How should the nurse respond when they do not understand the patient's speech?
How should the nurse respond when they do not understand the patient's speech?
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