The nurse explains that a serious complication of a patient's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is cor pulmonale, which is exhibited by:
a. distended neck veins.
b. weight loss.
c. confusion and disorientation.
d. excessive coughing.
A
Cor pulmonale is exhibited by distended neck veins, enlarged right side of the heart, liver en-gorgement, and edema.
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Which respiratory system assessment finding of an older client does the nurse determine is most concerning?
1. Coughing during the night while sleeping 2. Purposefully sitting up straighter to get a deep breath 3. Shortness of breath when crossing a large parking lot 4. Three episodes of diagnosed bronchitis in twelve months
High levels of trans fatty acids are found in
a. vegetable oils. b. coconut and palm oil. c. meats and dairy foods. d. vegetable oil shortening.
The nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with the caregiver of a child diagnosed with celiac syndrome. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching regarding the dietary restrictions for the child with celiac syndrome?
A) "The soup we eat at our house is all made from scratch." B) "She loves hotdogs, and we always cut hers up into small pieces." C) "I have learned to make my own bread with no gluten." D) "Even though milk and pudding are good for her we don't give her those foods."
A client with an upper respiratory tract infection was prescribed roxithromycin, an antibiotic. To which of the following should the nurse tell the client that irregular administration of this medication could lead?
A) Decreased absorption of the drug B) Development of drug resistance C) Increased rate of elimination of the drug D) Increased chances of serious adverse events