Which abbreviation indicates a medication is to be administered after meals?

This is because assault is the threat of harm or unwanted contact, and battery is the actual physical contact without consent.

If the nurse administers the injection despite the client’s refusal, the nurse is violating the client’s autonomy and right to refuse treatment, and is committing both assault and battery.

Choice A is wrong because malice means having a deliberate intention to harm someone. The nurse may not have malice but may be acting out of ignorance or negligence.

Choice B is wrong because malpractice means a failure to meet a standard of care or conduct that causes injury or damage to a patient.

The nurse may be guilty of malpractice, but this is not the best term to describe the nurse’s action.

Choice C is wrong because negligence means a lack of care or skill that results in harm or injury.

The nurse may be negligent, but this is not the best term to describe the nurse’s action.

This is because a client with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have periods of apnea lasting more than 10 seconds during sleep, which can lead to hypoxia and hypercapnia. These conditions can cause the client to be difficult to arouse and may indicate respiratory failure.

The nurse should take immediate action to stimulate the client, provide oxygen, and call for help.

Choice B is wrong because blood pressure 142/92 mmHg is not an emergency for a client with OSA. It is within the stage 1 hypertension range, which may be caused by OSA or other factors. The nurse should monitor the client’s blood pressure and encourage lifestyle modifications, such as weight loss, exercise, and dietary changes.

Choice C is wrong because apneic periods lasting more than 10 seconds are expected in a client with OSA. This is the criterion for diagnosing OSA during a sleep study. The nurse should educate the client about the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or other treatments to prevent apnea and improve oxygenation during sleep.

Choice D is wrong because oxygen desaturation to 90% when asleep is not an emergency for a client with OSA. It is a common finding in OSA due to the intermittent obstruction of the upper airway. The nurse should ensure that the client has supplemental oxygen available and teach the client about the benefits of CPAP or other devices to maintain airway patency and oxygen saturation during sleep.