Monday, September 21, 2009

question of the week

for the week of 09.21.09

A nurse is providing instructions for a client with asthma. Which of these factors should the client monitor on a daily basis as a priority?

1. "Respiratory rate"
2. "Peak air flow volumes"
3. "Pulse oximetry"
4. "Respiratory effort"

1 comment:

a.ha said...

The correct answer is number: 2

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