A client is exhibiting a paradoxical breathing pattern. The nurse should recognize this unique pattern is associated with which of these conditions?
a. cardiac tamponade c. myocardial infarction
b. flail chest d. pneumothorax
B
Paradoxical breathing pattern is a unique pattern is associated with flail chest.
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A woman complains of burning on urination and increased frequency. The patient has a history of frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is going out of town in 2 days
To treat the infec-tion quickly, the nurse would expect the healthcare provider to order: a. aztreonam [Azactam]. b. fosfomycin [Monurol]. c. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim]. d. vancomycin [Vancocin].
When the 25-year-old cystic fibrosis (CF) patient tells the home health nurse that he wants to take a nice vacation, a safe suggestion by the nurse would be a week:
1. in Greece in July. 2. in Colorado in May. 3. in New York in November. 4. on the Mexican coast in August.
What intervention should the nurse suggest to a client to prevent nighttime reflux?
A. "Sleep in the right lateral decubitus position." B. "Have a light evening snack before bedtime." C. "Have alcoholic beverages early in the evening." D. "Elevate the head of the bed 8 to 12 inches for sleep."
The client is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) for control of seizures. The client tells the nurse she plans to become pregnant. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Please talk to your doctor; this drug is contraindicated in the pregnancy." 2. "Your medication dose will need to be decreased during your pregnancy." 3. "Your medication dose will need to be increased during your pregnancy." 4. "Please talk to your doctor; you will need a safer drug like valproic acid (Depakene)."