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1. Respiratory Alkalosis S/S: lethargy lightheadedness confusion tachycardia dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia nausea vomiting epigastric pain numbness and tingling of the extremities hyperventilation (tachypnea) 2. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for Osteoporosis. Which intervention should the nurse include to prevent bone loss?: Encourage weight bearing exercises (such as walking because it can help maintain bone mass by reducing bone...

1. Respiratory Alkalosis S/S: lethargy lightheadedness confusion tachycardia dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia nausea vomiting epigastric pain numbness and tingling of the extremities hyperventilation (tachypnea) 2. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for Osteoporosis. Which intervention should the nurse include to prevent bone loss?: Encourage weight bearing exercises (such as walking because it can help maintain bone mass by reducing bone...

How long do you have to start chest compressions? - ANSWER ==10 seconds Infant compression depth - ANSWER ==1 1/2 inches or 1/3 depth of chest Child chest compression depth - ANSWER ==approx 2 inches or 1/3 depth of chest Adult chest compression depth - ANSWER ==2 inches Recognition of Cardiac Arrest - ANSWER ==No breathing or no normal breathing, unresponsiveness, no pulse