For what problem is the client who cannot breathe through the nose because of a congenital bone obstruction at greater risk?
A. Dry respiratory tract membranes
B. Frequent episodes of tonsillitis
C. Development of nasal polyps
D. Difficulty swallowing
A
When inspired air passes through the nose, it is filtered, warmed, and humidified.
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A nurse prepares to discharge a client who has a wound and is prescribed home health care. Which information should the nurse include in the hand-off report to the home health nurse?
a. Recent wound assessment, including size and appearance b. Insurance information for billing and coding purposes c. Complete health history and physical assessment findings d. Resources available to the client for wound care supplies
The nurse finds a patient slumped to the floor and unconscious, with no pulse or respiration. The nurse should begin the protocol of:
1. basic life support. 2. advanced life support. 3. cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 4. first aid care.
Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A 55-year-old bank teller comes to your office for persistent episodes of dizziness. The first episode started suddenly and lasted 3 to 4 hours. He experienced a lot of nausea with vomiting; the episode resolved spontaneously. He has had five episodes in the past 1½ weeks. He does note some tinnitus that comes and goes. Upon physical examination, you note that he has a normal gait. The Weber localizes to the right side and the air conduction is equal to the bone conduction in the right ear. Nystagmus is present. A) Benign positional vertigo B) Vestibular neuronitis C) Ménière's disease D) Acoustic neuroma
The nurse is providing care for a patient being discharged on opioid therapy. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
a. "You may feel sleepy when you take this medication." b. "If you experience nausea, stop taking the medication." c. "Avoid driving or operating machinery for a few days." d. "It is important to drink 8 to 10 glasses of fluid each day." e. "Fiber or bulk laxatives may be needed to prevent constipation." f. "You should wait as long as possible to take your pain medication to prevent addiction."