A client has a history of emphysema. The nurse percusses the chest, expecting to find which of the following?
A) Hyperresonance
B) Dullness
C) Resonance
D) Tympany
A
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A hospitalized patient has been prescribed dexamethasone (Decadron) for an allergic reaction. Which teaching instruction should the patient be given with discharge relative to this drug?
a. Report blurry vision. b. Take the medication on an empty stomach. c. Do not operate heavy machinery. d. Take this medication with meals.
Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order for a newborn diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus?
A) Alprostadil B) Heparin C) Indomethacin D) Spironolactone
What name is given to a large network of neurons within the brainstem that is essential for maintaining wakefulness?
a. Midbrain b. Reticular activating system c. Medulla oblongata d. Pons
The nurse is teaching the client precautions to take while on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which statement made by the client demonstrates that teaching has been effective?
A. "I can use an electric razor or a regular razor." B. "Eating foods like green beans won't interfere with my Coumadin therapy." C. "If I notice I am bleeding a lot, I should stop taking Coumadin right away." D. "When taking Coumadin, I may notice some blood in my urine."