Asked by Fatima Yasin on Sep 28, 2024
The patient is being admitted to the emergency department with reports of shortness of breath. The patient has had chronic lung disease for many years but still smokes. What will the nurse do?
A) Allow the patient to breathe into a paper bag.
B) Use oxygen cautiously in this patient.
C) Administer high levels of oxygen.
D) Give CO2 via mask.
Chronic Lung Disease
A category of diseases that affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system over a long period, leading to decreased lung function.
Oxygen Cautiously
The careful use and administration of oxygen to prevent potential hazards, particularly in medical settings.
- Recognize suitable nursing practices for patients displaying variations in temperature and specific diagnoses.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize suitable nursing practices for patients displaying variations in temperature and specific diagnoses.