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A nurse responds to an alarm and finds that a patient’s tracheostomy tube has been accidentally dislodged. The tracheostomy was placed 2 days ago. The patient has a respiratory rate of 32 with intercostal retractions and an SpO₂ of 84%. What is the nurse’s priority action?  

The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to the parents of a 2-year-old child with cystic fibrosis (CF) regarding home respiratory therapy. Which statement by the parents indicates a correct understanding of the prescribed respiratory regimen?

 After a tonsillectomy, the nurse reviews the surgeon’s postoperative prescriptions. Which prescription would the nurse question?

A nurse is caring for a 58-year-old patient admitted for an acute exacerbation of emphysema. During assessment the patient states, “I know I should quit smoking but I still smoke a pack a day. I’ve tried before and I just can’t do it.” Which responses by the nurse are therapeutic? (Select all that apply.)

A 7-year-old child is diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis after a positive throat culture for group A β-hemolytic streptococcus. The parents ask, “What treatment will our child most likely need?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

An 8-year-old child with asthma has been taking theophylline for several weeks. The parent reports that today the child complains of nausea and stomach pain. The nurse notes tachycardia, restlessness, and diaphoresis. How should the nurse interpret these findings?

A patient with persistent asthma is prescribed salmeterol. Which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding of this medication?  

Be sure to fully answer the question (no min. or max. length), bullet points are allowed, and spelling does not count. Partial points are possible.  How would the Classical School explain crime?

According to General Strain Theory, negative emotions (e.g., frustration, anger) mediate the relationship between strain and crime.

What type of gang is most likely to form in areas where there are successful deviant role models?