Which medication relaxes the patient's respiratory effort and thus increases the efficiency of the patient's respiratory status?
a. Aminophylline
b. Theophylline
c. Epinephrine
d. Morphine
ANS: D
Respiratory distress may be relieved by morphine.
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a. Warm the endpiece of the stethoscope by placing it in warm water. b. Leave the gown on the patient to ensure that he or she does not get chilled during the examination. c. Ensure that the bell side of the stethoscope is turned to the "on" position. d. Check the temperature of the room, and offer blankets to the patient if he or she feels cold.
Which clients are at highest risk for pulmonary embolism (PE)? (Select all that apply)
a. Middle-aged client awaiting surgery b. Older adult with a 20–pack-year history of smoking c. Client who has been on bedrest for 3 weeks d. Obese client who has elevated platelets e. Middle-aged client with diabetes mellitus type 1 f. Older adult who has just had abdominal surgery
A client requests that surgery be delayed for several days until after a period of Holy Days have concluded. Which of the following should the nurse do to support this client?
1. Remind the client that one's health is more important than following Holy Days. 2. Suggest the client think about whether having the surgery is the right decision, since the client is willing to delay it now. 3. Communicate the client's request to the surgeon. 4. Provide the client with alternative forms of treatment to replace having surgery.
When a child in a family dies, the most neglected member of the family during the grieving process is usually the:
a. mother c. grandparents b. father d. siblings