A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recovering from a myocardial infarction. Because the client is extremely weak and can't produce an effective cough, the nurse should monitor closely for:
a) pleural effusion.
b) pulmonary edema.
c) atelectasis.
d) oxygen toxicity.
Answer: c) atelectasis.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Calculate the amount of the drugs based on the child's body weight (in kilograms). Ordered: atropine sulfate 0.04 mg IM statRecommended: 0.001 mg / kgIs this a safe dose for a child who weighs 40 kg?
What will be an ideal response?
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