During an assessment the nurse suspects that a patient has chronic bronchitis. On what assessment finding is the nurse basing this clinical decision? Select all that apply.
A. Wheezes and rhonchi lung sounds
B. Barrel chest
C. Smoking 1 ppd
D. Persistent productive cough
E. Diminished breath sounds
Answer: D
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a. Deliver chest compressions. b. Help with patient positioning as directed. c. Inform the family about the patient. d. Prepare emergency medications.
A nurse–manager has created a spreadsheet with data about the number of nurses enrolled in continuing education programs over the past 6 months
The nurse–manager now wants to use this information to create a chart to compare the amounts over each quarter. Which type of chart would be most appropriate for the nurse–manager to use? A) Pie chart B) Clustered bar chart C) Stacked bar chart D) Line chart
What is the rationale for having the client void before surgery?
A) To assess for pregnancy in women B) To assess for urinary tract infection C) To prevent bladder distention D) To prevent electrolyte imbalance
A school nurse is preparing a presentation for school faculty and staff on substance use disorders (SUDs) and addiction. How will the nurse explain behavior observed in the addictive process?
1. History of a neurodevelopmental disorder 2. History of a cognitive disorder 3. Changes in neurochemistry 4. Changes in emotional state