A patient presents for evaluation of a cough. Which of the following anatomic regions can be responsible for a cough?
A) Ophthalmologic
B) Auditory
C) Cardiac
D) Endocrine
C) Cardiac
The cardiac system can cause a cough if the patient has congestive heart failure. This results in fluid buildup in the lungs, which in turn can cause a cough that produces pink, frothy sputum. A foreign body in the ear may also cause a cough by stimulating Arnold's branch of the vagus nerve, but this is less likely to be seen clinically than heart failure.
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a. Engage in regular mild to moderate phys-ical activity including stretching activities for the lower extremities. b. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. c. Avoid hot baths. d. Relaxation techniques may be helpful. e. A mild sleeping medication such as di-phenhydramine (Benadryl) might be help-ful.
A preschool child has asthma, and a goal is to extend expiratory time and increase expiratory effectiveness. What action should the nurse implement to meet this goal?
a. Encourage increased fluid intake. b. Recommend increased use of a budesonide (Pulmicort) inhaler. c. Administer an antitussive to suppress coughing. d. Encourage the child to blow a pinwheel every 6 hours while awake.
Gloves are easier to put on:
a. At the start of your shift b. When your hands are wet c. When your hands are dry d. If you have lotion on your hands
An important function of the vestibule in the inner ear is to maintain ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).