You are assessing a child who is having problems breathing. her mother states that she has been diagnosed with asthma and has recently started using an inhaler. which of the following would indicate early respiratory distress?
a) cyanosis of the nail beds and lips
b) slow heart rate
c) respiratory rate of 12
d) nasal flaring

You are assigned to care for david ramsey, a 22-year old male patient with back injury secondary to being thrown from a motorcycle. did nt damage the spinal, but the computed tomography revealed a compression fracture at l-2. david complains of severe back pain with numbness and tingling in the lower extremities. what assessments are indicated based on this nursing diagnosis? list other major nursing diagnoses based on david’s clinical presentation?

Which of the following is the correct definition for veins?

Aclient’s transdermal fentanyl was discontinued 2hr ago due to adverse effects. which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to document? a. heart rate b. respiratory rate c. bowel sounds d. activity level