The nurse is caring for a postoperative adult patient who has developed pneumonia. The nurse should assess the patient frequently for symptoms of
A) Atelectasis
B) Bronchospasm
C) Croup
D) Epiglottitis
Ans: A
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A woman's amniotic fluid is noted to be cloudy. The nurse interprets this finding as which of the following?
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Which of the following types of leaders would most likely base decisions on policy and protocols?
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