A52-year-old woman is admitted with dyspnea and discomfort in her left chest with deep breaths. she has smoked for 35 years and recently lost over 10 lbs.
her vital signs on admission are: hr 112, bp 138/82, rr 22, tympanic temperature 36.8° c (98.2° f), and oxygen saturation 94%. she is receiving oxygen at 2 l via a nasal cannula.

which vital sign reflects a positive outcome of the oxygen therapy?
1. temperature: 37° c (98.6° f)
2. radial pulse: 112
3. respiratory rate: 24
4. oxygen saturation: 96%
5. blood pressure: 134/78

An african american young adult is admitted to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis with a report of 10/10 pain. the patient is known to several of the nurses and physicians in the department who have labeled the patient as a “drug seeker”. initial discussion post: identify one (1) intervention that can be taken by the rn to reduce the stigma and improve management of acute and chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease. does the intervention apply only to the patient? does it apply only to the interprofessional team? does it apply to both the patient and the members of the interprofessional team? explain and support your answer.

Anurse is teaching a client about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “this medication has a slower onset than a nitroglycerin pill that is swallowed.” b. “i should take this medication as soon as pain begins.” c. “i can crush this medication for faster relief.” d. “this medication should completely dissolve within 15 minutes.”

How can an advanced nurse or aprn improve access and health outcomes for marginalized populations and communities? what individual knowledge, skills , and attitudes are necessary to improve health inequities?