The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient whose chief complaint is dyspnea. Which diagnostic test best differentiates between heart failure and lung dysfunction?
a. Arterial blood gas
b. B- type natriuretic peptide
c. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
d. Serum electrolytes
Answer: b. B- type natriuretic peptide
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A) Teaching the patient to self-suction B) Performing chest physiotherapy to promote oxygenation C) Positioning the patient to prevent gastric reflux D) Providing a regular diet as tolerated
The nurse is alert to another chronic condition related to the presence of chronic pancreatitis, which is:
1. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. urinary tract infection (UTI). 3. diabetes mellitus. 4. arteriosclerotic heart disease.
During a health history, a client admits to taking nutritional supplements instead of prescribed medication. Which responses by the nurse indicate effective communication?
1. "What you did was wrong." 2. "Who do you think you are?" 3. "You shouldn't have done that." 4. "Tell me more about the supplements." 5. "Explain the reasoning behind your decision."
A lifeguard needs education regarding sunburn prevention in the future. What education needs to be provided by the nurse?
1. Apply sunscreen SPF 30 and reapply every hour. 2. A shirt should be worn while outdoors. 3. Ask the boss if you can avoid the sun from 10 to 2 p.m. 4. Choices 1 and 2