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Approximately 97% of the oxygen that diffuses out of the alveoli:

Which of the following is considered a hypertonic solution?

Distributive shock occurs when there is:

Examples of long bones include:

A type I hypersensitivity reaction is:

Increased myocardial contractility secondary to stretching of the myocardial walls is called the:

Chief Complaint:The patient reports feeling fatigued and experiencing frequent headaches for the past week. They also report generalized muscle weakness, which has worsened over the past few days. The patient notes that they have gained approximately 6 pounds (2.72 kg) over the last 5 days and states, “I need to sleep in my recliner at night because lying flat makes it hard to breathe.” Past Medical History: Hypertension Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus CHF Vital Signs at Admission: Blood Pressure: 120/80 Pulse: 104 bpm (apical, regular) Respiratory Rate: 24 breaths/min Temperature: 98 oral O2 Saturation: 95% RA The nurse collaborates with the team on the plan of care.  Select 4 goals the nurse recognizes must be included in the plan of care.

A 75-year-old patient has normal age-related changes in his ear. What change should not be considered a normal change in the aging patient?

Which of the following may be  or cause changes in the respiratory system of older adults? (select all that apply)

A 94-year-old patient is receiving gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) in a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse adds to the nursing care plan the diagnosis “Risk for decreased sensory perception.” What nursing action should be implemented?