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A patient has thick respiratory secretions and an ineffective cough. What nursing diagnosis describes the inability to clear secretions effectively?
ineffective airway clearance
A patient has vomiting and diarrhea, dry mucous membranes, and decreased urine output. What nursing diagnosis describes the suspected fluid problem?
inadequate fluid volume
A nurse has four patients to assess. One has new chest pain, one needs assistance eating, one reports chronic back pain, and one needs discharge instructions. Who should the nurse assess first?
New chest pain
This is the normal resting heart rate range for most adults.
What is 60–100 beats per minute
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Lindsay & Sophie
A patient reports pain rated 8/10 following abdominal surgery. What nursing diagnosis describes this problem?
acute pain
A patient has lost weight unintentionally and consumes less than half of each meal. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse consider?
inadequate nutritional intake
A patient who received an opioid has a respiratory rate of 7 breaths per minute and is difficult to arouse. What is the priority problem?
Respiratory depression
A patient's heart rate is 48 bpm. What is the term for this finding?
Bradycardia
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Haley & Mrs. Williford
A patient has an open wound on the sacrum with damage to the skin. What nursing diagnosis describes this problem?
impaired skin integrity
A patient recently diagnosed with a chronic illness says, “I cannot handle all these changes.” What nursing problem should the nurse explore?
Ineffective coping
A patient has a blood pressure of 80/42 mmHg, a heart rate of 130/min, and cool, clammy skin. What priority problem should the nurse suspect?
inadequate tissue perfusion
A patient's blood pressure is 86/50 mmHg. What is the term for this finding?
Hypotension
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Vernoica & Kennedie
A patient is short of breath, has an oxygen saturation of 85%, and shows signs of impaired oxygen exchange. What nursing diagnosis is appropriate?
impaired gas exchange
A patient reports burning with urination and frequent, urgent trips to the bathroom. Which nursing diagnosis may describe the urinary problem?
impaired urinary elimination
A patient with difficulty swallowing coughs repeatedly while drinking water. What complication is the nurse concerned about?
Risk for aspiration
A patient has a heart rate of 140 bpm, chest pain, and dizziness. What should the nurse do?
Promptly assess the patient and activate urgent or emergency assistance
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Belle & Adelie
A patient has generalized weakness and cannot independently bathe or dress. What type of nursing diagnosis addresses this limitation?
self-care deficit
A patient can walk short distances but becomes exhausted and develops an increased heart rate with minimal activity. Which diagnosis may best describe the patient's limitation?
Activity intolerance
A postoperative patient suddenly becomes confused and restless, with an oxygen saturation of 82%. What problem should the nurse address first?
impaired oxygenation/gas exchange
A patient's blood pressure is 184/122 mmHg, accompanied by severe chest pain and shortness of breath. What is the priority?
Emergency evaluation for a hypertensive emergency with possible acute organ damage
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Emory