A patient in the emergency department who presented with shortness of breath has been informed by her health care provider that her chest X-ray is suggestive of a pleural effusion
The health care provider recently outlined the proposed course of treatment, but the patient has just asked the nurse, "Can you tell me exactly what's wrong with me?" What response would be most accurate?
A) "The small air sacs that make up your lungs have become infected."
B) "A large amount of fluid has accumulated in your lungs and made it difficult to breathe."
C) "Fluid has built up between your lungs and the lining that surrounds your lungs."
D) "Bacteria have entered the fluid surrounding your lungs and these bacteria must be eliminated."
C
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a. dislike of different foods c. different health care practices b. different languages d. different choices
Which of the following is an appropriate health-promotion recommendation for an older adult male who has moderate activity and is in generally good health with a good metabolism?
a. Avoid foods fortified with vitamin B12 and vitamin D. b. Consume less than 30% of total calories from fat. c. Include five to six servings of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products per day. d. Intake of 1600 calories per day.
A client's spouse reports that the last time the client received lorazepam (Ativan) before receiving chemotherapy, the client was extremely drowsy and didn't remember the trip home. Which is the nurse's best action?
a. Hold the dose of lorazepam for this round of chemotherapy. b. Explain that this is a normal response to the drug. c. Perform a Mini-Mental State Examination. d. Document the response in the client's chart.
What happens to the original bone during the second phase of bone remodeling?
a. The original bone is replaced. b. It hardens. c. The original bone is resorbed. d. It is synthesized.