The manifestation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D) that occurs earliest in the course of the disease is
A) clubbing of the fingers.
B) cyanotic nail beds.
C) dysrhythmias.
D) cough in the morning producing clear sputum.
D
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There are many roles involved in caring for clients in the specialized area of child psychiatry
Which of the following diverse clinical functions includes the role of the nurse generalist working in child psychiatry? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Administer medication 2. Utilize knowledge and skills related to the mental health needs of clients 3. Prescribe psychotropic medications 4. Utilize knowledge related to the physical health needs of clients 5. Order diagnostic tests necessary to monitor effects of psychotropic medications
The nurse assesses a patient's weight loss as being 22 lbs. How many liters of fluid did this patient lose?
What will be an ideal response?
Otoscopic examination of an elderly client reveals a red bulging membrane, with absent distorted light reflex. The client does not think that treatment for an earache is necessary
The nurse teaches the client that, left untreated, this infection could put the client at risk for which complication? 1. External otitis 2. Meningitis 3. Otitis media 4. Pneumonia
A client is seeing a psychotherapist for treatment of arachnophobia. Her therapist begins a program of systematic desensitization. Which interventions would be included in this behavior-modification technique? Select all that apply
A) Breathing exercises B) Use of a 1-hour audiotape that describes being in a room full of spiders C) A visit to an insect zoo with the psychotherapist D) Self-paced computer program presenting progressively more anxiety-producing scenarios regarding spiders