Question

You are reviewing the signs, symptoms, and prevention of hypoxia with the family of a patient who requires frequent suctioning at home. Choose the information that you should cover. (Select all that apply.)

A. Restlessness and anxiety are indications of hypoxia.
B. Confusion, disorientation, and altered consciousness are indications of hypoxia.
C. Increases in pulse, respiration, and blood pressure are indications of hypoxia.
D. Having difficulty breathing and looking blue are indications of hypoxia.
E. Infection and fever are indications of hypoxia.
F. Bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are indications of hypoxia.

Answer 1

Restlessness, anxiety, confusion, disorientation, altered consciousness, increases in pulse, respiration, blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and looking blue are indications of hypoxia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The signs, symptoms, and prevention of hypoxia that should be covered include:

• Restlessness and anxiety are indications of hypoxia.
• Confusion, disorientation, and altered consciousness are indications of hypoxia.
• Increases in pulse, respiration, and blood pressure are indications of hypoxia.
• Having difficulty breathing and looking blue are indications of hypoxia.

It's important to note that infection and fever, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are NOT indications of hypoxia.