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Which of the following signs if noted in the client should be reported immediately to the physician? A nurse is caring for a client after a bronchoscopy and biopsy.
Santepro
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
Bronchospasm

If a biopsy was performed during a bronchoscopy. blood-streaked sputum is expected for several hours. Frank blood indicates hemorrhage. A dry cough may be expected. The client...Read More

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What is the voicebox called?
T. Moore, Writer
Answered: Apr 09, 2019
It is the larynx that produces the voice. Damage to this organ is devastating for the individual. The larynx can be affected by fear, so that 'no voice comes out' or by infection. The larynx has...Read More

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Which client statement most likely indicates lung cancer if a client is being evaluated for possible lung cancer?
F. Ray, Student
Answered: Jul 09, 2018
The answer to this is the first option – “My cough has changed from a dry cough to one with lots of sputum production.” The other choices available can be contributed to other...Read More

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Which sign or symptom should the nurse instruct the client to report immediately after a tonsillectomy, a client is being prepared for discharge?
J. Goodman, Web Content Writer
Answered: Jul 12, 2018
As a client who is just being released after having their tonsils taken out, the first thing that the nurse should instruct them is to make sure to contact an emergency room or alert the...Read More

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Which of the following correctly describes mechanisms of CO2 transport?
Caitlynallison
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
Attached to the heme part of hemoglobin

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Which actions should the physicians take? A client with a productive cough. chills. and night sweats is suspected of having active TB.
Santepro
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
Admit him to the hospital in respiratory isolation

The client is showing s/s of active TB and because of a productive cough is highly contagious. He should be admitted to the hospital....Read More

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When percussing the client’s chest wall what does the nurse expect to elicit? A slightly obese female client with a history of allergy-induced asthma. hypertension. and mitral valve prolapse is...
Santepro
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
Resonant sounds.

When percussing the chest wall. the nurse expects to elicit resonant sounds low-pitched. hollow sounds heard over normal lung tissue. Hyperresonant sounds indicate...Read More

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How the fluid can be removed from the pleural space and proper lung status restored?
Santepro
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
Performing thoracentesis

Performing thoracentesis is used to remove excess pleural fluid. The fluid is then analyzed to determine if its transudative or exudative. Transudates are...Read More

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When weaning the client from the tracheostomy tube. the nurse initially should plug the opening in the tube for? A female adult client has a tracheostomy but doesn’t require continuous mechanical...
Santepro
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
5 to 20 minutes.

Initially. the nurse should plug the opening in the tracheostomy tube for 5 to 20 minutes. then gradually lengthen this interval according to the clients respiratory...Read More

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How can I stop snoring?
K.Paul
Answered: Dec 14, 2017
Snoring is very common and can be caused by many different things. About 45% of normal adults snore at least sometimes. People who snore may be the topic of jokes at family picnics but snoring is...Read More

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What do such conditions include?The nurse in charge formulates a nursing diagnosis of Activity intolerance related to inadequate oxygenation and dyspnea for a client with chronic bronchitis. To...
Santepro
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
Being overweight.

Conditions that increase oxygen demands include obesity. smoking. exposure to temperature extremes. and stress. A client with chronic bronchitis should drink at least...Read More

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Which face mask should be used If a patient is supposed to receive as much oxygen as possible without being intubated?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
Nonrebreather

A) Venturi masks deliver 02 from 24-50% at L flows of 4-10L/min B) Face tents deliver 30-50% 02 at 4-8L per minute, these are used if the face mask is poorly tolerated C)...Read More

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A slightly obese female client with a history of allergy-induced asthma. hypertension. and mitral valve prolapse is admitted to an acute care facility for elective surgery. The nurse obtains a...
Santepro
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
Resonant sounds.

When percussing the chest wall. the nurse expects to elicit resonant sounds low-pitched. hollow sounds heard over normal lung tissue. Hyperresonant sounds indicate...Read More

1 Answer

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Why are these test results possible? A chest x-ray should a client’s lungs to be clear. His Mantoux test is positive. with a 10mm if induration. His previous test was negative. This question...
Santepro
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
He’s a “tuberculin converter.” which means he has been infected with TB since his last skin test.

A tuberculin converters skin test will be positive. meaning he has been exposed to an...Read More

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Which techniques are not used by the nurse to vibrate the lung after percussion?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 20, 2024
During exhalation tense the wrist muscles and vibrate the hands moving them down, stopping when the client exhales
Do not encourage coughing as this disrupts the vibrating technique and the...Read More

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