A patient is diagnosed with pleurisy. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to alleviate the associated chest pain from this disorder?
A. Instructing the patient to take the prescribed analgesic only when the pain is severe
B. Teaching the patient how to splint the affected area when coughing
C. Warning the patient to expect a fever to develop
D. Advising the patient to maintain bed rest
Answer: B
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A patient with an arterial line has just been turned and repositioned. After leveling the transducer, which of the following should the nurse do next?
1. Zero the transducer. 2. Fast flush the catheter. 3. Increase the arterial line infusion to 5 ml/hour. 4. Turn the stopcock closest to the patient to the on position.
George has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an 80% forced expiratory volume in 1 second. How would you classify the severity of his COPD?
a. Stage 1 mild COPD c. Stage 3 severe COPD b. Stage 2 moderate COPD d. Stage 5 very severe COPD
The nurse is preparing a preconception information class. Information about causes of fetal organ malformation in the first trimester will be presented. What prenatal influences on the intrauterine environment should be included in the instruction?
1. The use of saunas or hot tubs 2. The use of drugs 3. The quality of the sperm or ovum 4. Maternal nutrition 5. Age of the mother at conception