Which occurs with emphysema?
a. Alveoli fill with fluid.
b. Alveoli shrink.
c. Air is trapped in alveoli.
d. Alveoli become more elastic.
C
You might also like to view...
A nurse completes an occurrence report. Which is the best way for the nurse to document this occurrence?
a. "Patient found lying on right side on floor. No noted injuries, patient stated, ‘I slipped on a wet spot on the floor. I don't think I am injured.'" b. "Patient slipped on a wet spot on the floor. No noted injuries, physician notified." c. "Patient in too much of a hurry and was walking too fast and fell. Was not injured. Patient instructed to slow down and not be in such a hurry. Health care provider notified." d. "Patient fell while going outside to smoke. Patient denied any injuries. Health care provider notified. Patient counseled."
When examining the six cardinal fields of gaze, the clinician is assessing function of:
A. CN III B. CN IV C. CN VI D. All of the above
A patient tells the nurse that her brother is an employee of the hospital and she does not want him to know anything about her care. The nurse should do which of the following with this information?
1. Document that the brother is not permitted to review the patient's medical record. 2. Tell the other nurses during change of shift report about the brother's employment. 3. Ask the patient why she is concerned. 4. Nothing.
A patient with cancer pain is taking morphine for pain relief. Knowing constipation is a common side effect, what would the nurse recommend to the patient?
A) "Only take morphine when you have the most severe pain." B) "Increase fluids and high-fiber foods, and use a mild laxative." C) "Administer an enema to yourself every third day." D) "Constipation is nothing to worry about; take your medicine."