The nurse is preparing to percuss over the left upper portion of the client's abdomen. The client states, "I haven't had my breakfast, yet." Based on this statement, which does the nurse anticipate?
A. Hyperresonance.
B. Flatness.
C. Dullness.
D. Tympany.
Answer: D
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Vital capacity is the
A) maximum volume of air exhaled from the point of maximum inspiration. B) maximum volume of air inhaled after normal expiration. C) volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal expiration. D) volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inspiration and equal to the sum of all four volumes.
The nurse must understand that guidelines are developed by the state boards of nursing to direct nursing care. This is an example of:
a. nursing practice acts c. standards of practice b. policies and procedures d. title acts
Which of the following is true of management activities?
a. Inspiring a vision is a management func-tion. b. Management is focused on task accom-plishment. c. Management is more focused on human relationships. d. Management is more important than lea-dership.
A healthcare organization is implementing connected care. Which situation best fits the use of this delivery system?
A) Chronic congestive heart failure patients are assessed in rural clinics using telecommunication technology and are given instructions on how to best manage their care. B) Patients may sign up with a telehealth provider, who provides health promotion information and activities. C) Continuing education courses for healthcare professionals are provided to the education department of acute-care institutions for continuing education credits. D) A physician consultant receives an x-ray, CT scan, and EKG via the telecommunication network to manage the care of a client with congestive heart failure and diabetes.