In which of the following situations would referral to a specialist be needed for sinusitis?
a. Recurrent sinusitis
b. Allergic sinusitis
c. Sinusitis that is refractory to antibiotic therapy
d. All of the above
D
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a. Peripheral pulses are present and strong. b. PaCO2 is 56 mm Hg. c. The patient is alert and oriented. d. The patient is afebrile.
The nurse notes that a client who has been a resident at a rehabilitation facility for 4 weeks has lost 11 pounds since admission. The client goes to physical therapy twice daily
Interventions that are appropriate for this client to maintain adequate nutrition include: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Mild pain medication prior to mealtime. 2. Assisting the client with positioning for mealtimes. 3. Bringing new foods to the client at mealtimes. 4. Heating the room at mealtimes. 5. Assisting the client to the bathroom prior to mealtimes.
The nurse is providing care to a client recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client's family ask how their loved on got this disease
Which risk factors for COPD will the nurse include in the teaching session? A) Asthma and bronchitis B) Asthma and emphysema C) Bronchitis and emphysema D) Emphysema and atelectasis
The nurse observes a patient ambulating in the hospital hall when the patient's arms and legs suddenly jerk and the patient falls to the floor. The nurse will first
a. assess the patient for a possible head injury. b. give the scheduled dose of divalproex (Depakote). c. document the timing and description of the seizure. d. notify the patient's health care provider about the seizure.