NCLEX-PN

Category - Physiological Adaptation

A client with chronic bronchitis is placed on mechanical ventilation. The nurse assigned to care for the client should ensure that which of the following pieces of equipment is placed at the client’s bed side?
  1. Ambu bag
  2. Pulse oximeter
  3. Kelly clamp
  4. Defibrillator
Explanation
Answer: A - The nurse should make sure that an Ambu bag is placed at the client’s bed side at all times. If the mechanical ventilator malfunctions, an Ambu bag may be used to oxygenate the client.
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