The nurse in the intensive care unit is providing care for only one patient, who was admitted in septic shock. Based on this information, which care delivery model is the nurse implementing?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The case method model involves one nurse caring for one patient during a single shift, as described in this ICU scenario with a single patient in critical condition.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In the hypopyretic (defervescence) phase, excessive sweating can lead to hypovolemia, causing low blood pressure, tachycardia (fast pulse), and cold limbs—signs of impending collapse. Chills occur during the chill phase, and flushing/sweating alone don’t indicate collapse.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bronchial asthma causes airway obstruction, leading to chest tightness, cyanosis (from hypoxia), and laborious exhalation (A) due to trapped air. Inspiration (B, D) is less affected than expiration in asthma; 'flatness' (C) is unclear and incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents pressure ulcers. Hourly (A) is excessive, 5 (C) or 6 (D) hours risks breakdown.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Bedpans aid bedbound patients. Mobile patients (A, C, D) use toilets or commodes.