The nurse assesses the client's respiratory status and the client relates a history of smoking two packs of cigarettes per day for 28 years. Which does the nurse record to document the client's pack-years of smoking?
1. 2
2. 14
3. 28
4. 56
4
4. The nurse calculates pack-years by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by the number of years the client reports smoking 2 packs a day ? 28 years = 56 pack-years.
You might also like to view...
Herniation of a loop of bowel between the uterus and rectum is known as:
a. A cystocele b. An enterocele c. Uterine prolapse d. A rectocele
A client has been admitted to the medical–surgical unit for pain evaluation. The client has arthritis and has been taking ibuprofen for many years to help alleviate the pain. What is the most important assessment for this client?
1. Respiratory auscultation to rule out congestion 2. Reviewing renal laboratory studies 3. A complete blood count (CBC) with differential to monitor for infection 4. An electrocardiogram for possible cardiomyopathy
The medicine cup calibrations indicate that 1 tablespoon (1 T) is approximately __________ mL
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse prepares to irrigate the client's wound. What is the primary purpose of this procedure?
a. To decrease scar formation b. To cleanse the wound and remove bacteria c. To improve circulation from the wound d. To decrease irritation from wound drainage